Barack Obama actually said...

It is the civil rights issue of our generation, and it is the one sure path to a more equal, fair and just society.

Remarks in Chicago Announcing the Nomination of Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education

12/15/2008

More Barack Obama Quotes

I know how tough it is to be a teacher.

We do want high standards.

Americans are tough, and we are resilient, and we may get knocked down, but we bounce back up.

You can't be stopped when you decide on something.