And that includes making sure the American Dream endures for all those—like these men and women—who are willing to work hard, play by the rules, and meet their responsibilities.

America is about giving everybody a chance to do well.

We are committed to seeking a future of justice, peace, security, and opportunity for the Afghan people.

I'm going to make sure that anyone who serves this country gets every opportunity they deserve.

The degree you earn from Colorado is going to be the best tool that you've got to achieve the American promise, by far.

I want this forever to be a country where everybody gets a fair shot, everybody is doing their fair share, everybody plays by the same set of rules.

America is about everybody having the chance to do well. That's what the American Dream is all about.

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up with the promise and protection of a loving family.

I think this is an excellent opportunity for us to discuss a wide range of issues.

We are poised to be able to take advantage of a moment where all the things that we're good at--innovation, dynamism, entrepreneurship--all those things are going to be at a greater premium than ever before.

We are better off when we keep to that basic American promise that if you work hard, you can do well enough to raise a family and own a home.

I think they've got a great chance.

Those ladders were being taken away from too many people.

We are better off when we keep that basic American promise that if you work hard, you can do well, you can succeed.

That we're also thinking about how are we advancing the cause of giving small businesses and entrepreneurs opportunities to start creating the next Google or the next Apple.

It's a vision that says, maybe I never had a chance to get a good education, but I want my daughter to go to college.

I ran for President for the same reason many people came to this country in the first place: Because I believe America should be a place where you can always make it if you try.

When you talk to people who have been incredibly blessed by this country, I think every one of us is willing to do a little bit more to make sure that America is the kind of place where the next generation is going to enjoy the same opportunities we did.