Barack Obama: “It's the core mission of my presidency, and I hope this program will…”

On the recordMay 12, 2009

It's the core mission of my presidency, and I hope this program will serve as a model for universities across this country.

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Obama emphasizes the importance of opening doors of opportunity through education.

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