| | Bush pledges 'complete cooperation' with new president
 President George W. Bush delivered a statement on the victory of Barack Obama on Wednesday morning, highlighting the historic nature of the election of the nation's first African-American president and promising full cooperation during the transition period.
"Last night I had a warm conversation with President-Elect Barack Obama," Bush began. "I congratulated him and Senator Biden on their impressive victory. I told the president-elect he can count on complete cooperation from my administration as he makes the transition to the White House."
"No matter how they cast their ballots, all Americans can be proud of the history that was made yesterday," continued Bush. "They chose a president whose journey represents a triumph of the American story, a testament to hard work, optimism and faith in the enduring promise of our nation. Many of our citizens thought they would never live to see that day. This moment is especially uplifting for a generation of Americans who witnessed the struggle for civil rights with their own eyes and, four decades later, see a dream fulfilled."
"During this time of transition, I will keep the president-elect fully informed on important decisions," Bush concluded. "And when the times comes on January the 20th, Laura and I will return home to Texas, with treasured memories of our time here, with profound gratitude for the honor of serving this amazing country."
This video is from MSNBC's News Live, broadcast November 5, 2008.
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