George W. Bush: “I have made my position very clear; the Congress chose to ignore it, and so I'll veto the bill.”

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.

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

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.