George W. Bush: “I know what trade means with a tyrant. It means that we will underwrite tyranny, and we cannot let that happen.”

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

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.

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.