George W. Bush: “I want to thank General Dick Myers for his able service over four decades and his tireless dedication to duty and…”

What America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil. This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe.

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.

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