US Presidency
2013

And it may seem hard right now, but if we're willing to take a few bold steps if Washington will just shake off its complacency, set aside the kind of slash and burn partisanship that we've seen over the past few years I promise you, our economy will be stronger a year from now, just like it's stronger now than it was last year. And then it will be stronger five years from now, and then it will be stronger 10 years from now. And more Americans will have the pride of a first paycheck. And more Americans will have the satisfaction of starting their own business and flipping that sign that says open . More folks will have the thrill of marching across the stage to earn a diploma from a university like this, and then know that they've got a job waiting for them when they graduate. What makes us special a lot of times we talk about American exceptionalism and how much we love this country, and there are so many wonderful things about our country.