I fully realize that all of this may be no consolation to the victims who suffered as a result of my actions, but I would do anything to take back that night, ... To these victims, I apologize.

There is no consolation,

[Bush can claim one triumph: We have suffered no further attack on U.S. soil since 9/11 (not counting the unsolved anthrax attacks later that fall). Casualties are far fewer, too, than in any other major war in U.S. history since the Revolution.] I do think there's been progress in some areas, ... In the last four years, for example, I think the world has become a tougher place for terrorists to operate in.

particularly for properties that suffered repetitive losses.

Genuine people are God's emissary. They rarely occur but when they do, they speak from the heart. Such is enough a comfort to a weary soul.

For those who need consolation no means of consolation is so effective as the assertion that in their case no consolation is possible: it implies so great a degree of distinction that they at once hold up their heads again.