George W. Bush: “It would create an intelligence gap that, in my judgment, would jeopardize the security of the country.”

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

I'm really happy to be back in this great state.

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.