The dream of genuine economic opportunity for all. It has been deferred for too long, deferred by the assassination of Dr. King, by the Vietnam War, by the Cold War, by stagnant deficits, our imaginations have been shackled. Now America has no global military rival. Deficits have become surpluses, promises to keep. This economy has enjoyed record growth with America's working families are still struggling to get by.
Jobs are plentiful, but less secure.
Wages are up but have not made up ground after the last 25 years. 45 million Americans have no health insurance. They are one illness away from bankruptcy. We cannot rest until every American is covered with health insurance. In the midst of great wealth, one in five children still grow up in poverty.