"Bill Clinton showed incredible energy and great personal appeal. As chief executive, he showed a deep and far-ranging knowledge of public policy, a great compassion for people in need, and the forward-looking spirit that Americans like in a president."

"Over the years, Bill Clinton showed himself to be much more than a good politician. ... He was an innovator, a serious student of policy and a man of compassion."

"Ronald Reagan won America's respect with his greatness, and won its love with his goodness ... he leaves behind a nation he restored and a world he helped save ... because of his leadership, the world laid to rest an era of fear and tyranny."

"I believe Abraham Lincoln was the greatest president of all time. He believed that all men were created equal under God even during times of civil war. He believed in the spirit of freedom."

"There's nobody quite like Tina Turner, and in the arc of her life, there is so much to admire -- the incredible musical gifts, the inner strength and the moral courage. She's a woman of achievement, and elegance, and class. And it's an honor to welcome you to the White House."

"In those early days in show business, the daughter of Flatbush, New York has been known as a strong personality, a productive artist, and a phenomenon in the entertainment field. Simply stated, the range and rarity of Barbra Streisand's talent places her in a category of one. She has sold more record albums than any other female recording artist in history and has been hailed as the most influential mainstream American pop singer since Frank Sinatra."

"With the passing of Marlon Brando, America has lost a great actor of the stage and screen. His award-winning performances in films such as On the Waterfront and The Godfather demonstrated his outstanding talent and entertained millions across the country. He will be missed by his many fans and admirers. Laura and I send our prayers and condolences to his family and friends."