George W. Bush: “We reaffirmed the strength and vitality of the alliance between the United States and Thailand.”

That is the America I know.

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

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.

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