Barack Obama actually said...

Sally inspired us to reach for the stars, and she advocated for a greater focus on the science, technology, engineering and math that would help us get there.

Context

Press Release - President Obama Announces Sally Ride as a Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom

05/19/2013

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