George W. Bush: “Next week, for the first time in many years, Afghans will be free once more to celebrate this time-honored tradition.”

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

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

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.

Is it in our national interests that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is, and so do you.