George W. Bush: “It is with great pleasure that I welcome you here to the Oval Office.”

I applaud your Governor's response to that tragedy.

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.

seldom has history offered a greater opportunity to do so much for so many.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.