George W. Bush: “I recognize that many Democrats saw this bill as an opportunity to make a political statement about their opposition to…”

For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence—a time set apart.

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

This is not mere nostalgia, it is the truest version of ourselves.

I know campaigns are stressful and taxing.