George W. Bush: “I am so optimistic about our future.”

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.

I'm really happy to be back in this great state.

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

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.