George W. Bush

It's very important for President Bashir of Sudan to know that he cannot escape accountability.

We have severely weakened the terrorists.

We have a little bit of time to continue to work with them to finalize these details.

America recognized the only way to defeat the terrorists in the long run is to present an alternative to their hateful ideology.

We will not let the Taliban or Al Qaida return to power.

We must be determined, and we must be relentless to do our duty to protect the American people from harm.

Our insistence that long-term financing be contingent upon a long-term viability plan is intact.

Roszell Dulany Hunter, of Virginia, to be Executive Vice President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, vice John A. Simon, resigned.

We love being with our military families, because it gives us a chance to express the sincere and deep appreciation of all Americans for the sacrifices that families make.

We respect your mom and dad, we admire your mom and dad, and we pray for your mom and dad.

Brad Cole, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service for the remainder of the term expiring October 6, 2012, vice Tom Osborne, resigned.

Some days you're happy, some days not so happy, every day joyous to serve the United States.

I will miss a lot of things.

Liberty is given to every man, woman, and child on the face of the Earth.

But one of the things I have treasured the most is to be the Commander in Chief of men and women of courage and character and decency.

Their efforts have overthrown tyrants, made our Nation safer, put terrorists on the run, and opened the door to liberty for more than 50 million people.

I stand in awe of somebody who would volunteer to serve America in a time of danger.

I was the first American President to call for a Palestinian state.

Americans will never forget the harrowing sacrifices made in the Pacific by soldiers and civilians.

I'm concerned about our workers who've lost jobs during this downturn.

I believe the day will come when the map of the Middle East shows a peaceful, secure Israel beside a peaceful and democratic Palestine.

Japan is a strong ally of the United States of America, an ally in defending our liberties, and an ally in spreading liberty as the great ideological alternative to an enemy that still wants to do us harm.

I'm confident that the steps we're taking will help fix the problems in our economy.

I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

I believe we're all God's children.