When a country deems something important, whether health, education, agriculture, finance, or trade it holds someone responsible for furthering the country s interests. Two provinces of Canada have provided the example. Finally, we build on the work of many who have gone before. I mention three. If we believe that, lets organize to do it.
Lets combine authority, resources and responsibility in a person in every country.
Gandhi said that people often become what they believe themselves to be and children often become what their parents and society believe them to be. So creating that future starts with the ability to envision it. That was the purpose of this meeting. And so I repeat. There is a day when the investment in children passes a point of no return.