George W. Bush: “Peace in the Middle East is a priority for this administration.”

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

I know campaigns are stressful and taxing.

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

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.