George W. Bush: “This legislation should say to the American people that we can find common ground on critical issues.”

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I offer our sincere condolences to Betsy and the Wyeth family.

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.

This is not mere nostalgia, it is the truest version of ourselves.

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.