George W. Bush: “I commend those observing this holiday for taking pride in your rich heritage.”

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.

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