George W. Bush: “I urge the Senate to quickly take up and pass this important piece of legislation before their October adjournment.”

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.

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

Laura and I are fortunate to have known Andrew Wyeth and to have had the pleasure of enjoying his work.