11/30/2008
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Without college, a child born in the bottom quintile has only a 5 percent chance of making it to the top quintile."
"We need to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and build the middle class."
"Improving college success is one of the most powerful tools to increase economic mobility and reduce inequality."
"This is something the President is very committed to, and he's very excited about today's event."