George W. Bush: “I was encouraged that others welcomed this opportunity to reach across the aisle.”

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President.

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

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

The battles waged by our troops are part of a broader struggle between two dramatically different systems.