If children feel as if the fact that they have a different surname or they have got a different skin color is not going to impede their dreams, then I am absolutely confident that we're going to be able to move forward on the challenges that we face as a country.
Obama expresses confidence in overcoming challenges related to race and encouraging children's aspirations.
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