On the recordFebruary 25, 2009
And dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It's not just quitting on yourself, it's quitting on your country, and this country needs and values the talents of every American.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “And dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It's not just quitting on yourself, it's quitting on your…”
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Obama emphasizes the importance of education and the impact of dropping out on both the individual and the nation.
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