George W. Bush: “It is important for Americans to know that we have enough Guard forces to win the war on terror, to respond to natural…”

For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence—a time set apart.

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.

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