George W. Bush: “John A. Mendez, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California, vice David F.…”

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

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.

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.

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.