03/26/2008
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The White House today announced that 107 outstanding men and women from across the country have been selected as Regional Finalists for the White House Fellows Program."
"Sometimes it's hard to see progress when you're living close to the scene."
"Selection as a White House Fellow is highly competitive and based on a record of remarkable professional achievement early in one's career."
"The Federal Government's role has been to write checks."