Barack Obama: “Education was the gateway to opportunity for me. It was the gateway…”

On the recordSeptember 6, 2012

Education was the gateway to opportunity for me. It was the gateway for Michelle. It was the gateway for most of you.

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Acceptance of the Democratic nomination for President

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Barack Obama: “Education was the gateway to opportunity for me. It was the gateway for Michelle. It was the gateway for most of you.”