George W. Bush: “The mission of the MNF is to contribute to the security and stability in Iraq, as reconstruction continues.”

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.

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

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.

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.