George W. Bush: “This fine man believed in the power of freedom, and he was a tireless champion of the weak and forgotten.”

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

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

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

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