George W. Bush: “Every time, our economy absorbed those shocks; we dealt with them and managed to grow and prosper.”

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

Seldom has history offered a greater opportunity to do so much for so many.