On the recordMay 22, 2013
This is our first task, caring for our children. It is our first job. If we don't get that right, we don't get anything right. That is how as a society we will be judged.
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congress.gov“This is our first task, caring for our children. It is our first job. If we don't get that right, we don't get anything right. That is how as a society we will be judged.”
Obama highlights the importance of prioritizing children's welfare in society.
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