We're going to lead with our values and our ideals by deed and by example.

What makes the most difference in any child's education is the person standing at the front of the classroom.

Let's not pass a law called No Child Left Behind and then leave the money behind.

That's the America that I'm running for President to help bring about.

Instead of driving thousands of children who were on the right path into the shadows, we need to give those who play by the rules the opportunity to succeed.

We'll invest in programs that offer everything from counseling for new mothers to afterschool programs to free medical services, and job counseling for parents.

No American should feel like their education system isn't designed for them.

We can't let this continue.

When I'm President, we'll give our kids everything they need to have a fighting chance.

When I am President, I will sign a universal health care bill into law by the end of my first term that will cover every American and cut costs more dramatically than any other plan offered by a candidate in this race.

Four million American children were denied basic health coverage today because Washington politicians failed to stand up to this President's disgraceful veto.