George W. Bush: “Each of the fallen has left behind loved ones who carry a burden of grief.”

On this day of prayer, Laura and I are holding up our fellow Texans who are hurting.

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

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

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