George W. Bush: “I look forward to good relations—continued good relations with Germany and Gerhard Schroeder.”

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.

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.