George W. Bush: “The lessons learned on the football field are preparing you all well for your next mission, which is winning the war…”

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.

Seldom has history offered a greater opportunity to do so much for so many.

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

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.