George W. Bush: “Terrorism must be fought and it shall be defeated.”

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

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.

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

Laura and I are fortunate to have known Andrew Wyeth and to have had the pleasure of enjoying his work.