George W. Bush: “The 54 teachers we honor today deserve the respect and the gratitude of our entire Nation.”

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

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 look forward to working with him and the National Archives to build a world-class Presidential library and museum that will be an important resource for scholars and the general public.

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President.