There are no restrictions on how this money is to be spent, because these educators have never allowed restrictions on how their energy is spent in the school house. The families and friends of these outstanding educators are in the audience with us today. And I bet they have done more than their share of the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, the household chores-providing the support that allows these educators to apply their passion and go the extra mile to really give their all for our children. Let's give them a round of applause. You all know-in fact, you could probably all join in right about now education is my number one priority.
Education is the great equalizer and the great economic energizer.
And my administration is dedicated to creating the strongest education system. Because a strong education system is the backbone of a strong society. And passionate educators are the marrow keeping the educational backbone and the body of society strong and healthy. It won't matter a hoot what kind of education system we create if we don't have outstanding educators such as those we honor today, to flip the switch in the minds of our children-turning on their thirst for knowledge and igniting their imaginations. Steering them away from negativity and towards self-confidence.