George W. Bush: “It was such a thrill to watch you all compete.”

You will have an Almighty God to comfort you.

America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil. This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe.

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.

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