George W. Bush: “On behalf of a grateful Nation, Laura and I send our best wishes for the holidays.”

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.

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

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.