And it's nice to have a middle-aged team now at the White House. She was very elderly. Let me say Hillary and I are delighted to be back from what was a wonderful trip to Africa. We are working hard to strengthen the bonds of the African continent that I am convinced is in the midst of a renaissance, where political and economic liberty is on the rise. While there will be ups and downs, our economy continues to be one of the strongest in history.
Inflation is still low.
Home ownership now at a record level. As we approach the longest peacetime expansion in our history, this is a springtime of hope and opportunity for the American people. Our economy is the product of the hard work, the creativity, the innovation of our citizens and the ingenuity and drive of our businesses. But also it is the fruit, as the vice president said, of the comprehensive economic strategy we have pursued since 19The coming months will now test our nation. It will determine whether we will maintain our discipline and pursue our priorities to strengthen our country for the new century.