George W. Bush: “I urge the Senate to confirm the nomination of Miguel Estrada.”

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.

I have decided that it is necessary to include these rules of origin.

For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence—a time set apart.