George W. Bush: “China is an exciting country, and it's an important country.”

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.

Those who have lost their precious children are facing a grief no parents should ever know.

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

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.