Young Americans have enormous amounts of enthusiasm and hope and energy about their own personal futures, about the country's future.

I believe that's the right thing to do, for us to make sure to send a message to our young people: You graduate from high school at a minimum.

Your first obligation is to do well in school.

Young people in foster care are in the system through no fault of their own.

I call upon all Americans to observe this month by taking an active role in activities across our country that recognize not only these cherished children and youth.

We are also investing in the health and well-being of our young people in foster care.

How am I going to pull up the ladder on the next generation of kids who are just as talented, smarter than I am?

What we've said is, especially for these young people, why wouldn't we want to embrace them?

You've got a lot of hard-working young people who are really focused on learning.

Sometimes, kids are going to make mistakes; sometimes, they're going to make bad decisions.

Bullying can have destructive consequences for our young people, and it's not something we have to accept.

Our Nation's future depends on the education we provide to our sons and daughters.

Today, this young man is free of drugs.

I congratulate you for achieving a dream that millions of kids dream about, including those in the room.

I call upon families, schools, child health professionals, faith-based and community organizations, and State and local governments to reach out to our Nation's young people.

You are a good, young, strong leader, and that's said from an old guy.

Nothing is more vital to this country's future than helping young people find the love, stability, and support from families.

I know people are hurting when they think about the seven youngsters who had so much hope in their lives and had their life taken during that fire.