George W. Bush: “Today, security and justice and prosperity for our world depend on America and Europe working in common purpose.”

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

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.

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

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.