George W. Bush: “I will depart confident in the future of our country, because I have faith in each of you.”

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

We learned that bravery is more common than we imagined, emerging with sudden splendor in the face of death.

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.

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