George W. Bush: “The strength of this country is the hearts and souls of the American people.”

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.

That is the America I know.

America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil. This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe.

Is it in our national interests that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is, and so do you.