George W. Bush: “I want to thank both the Republicans and Democrats.”

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.

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

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

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