George W. Bush: “The thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the Chinese people, especially those directly affected.”

I applaud your Governor's response to that tragedy.

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe.

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.