For those of you who are the administrators, thanks for providing great education. For those who give your hard-earned dollars to support the education systems around America, please continue to do so. It's an incredibly important part of the mosaic of a hopeful tomorrow. I also appreciate the prayers of many of my fellow Americans. Many times layman and leader alike says, Mr. President, we pray for you, and for that I'm most grateful.
Faith gives our lives dignity, and faith gives our lives direction.
Faith makes our nation more just and more generous, and welcoming. All of you are part of the humanizing mission which is part of the 'great commission' and the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, which we will dedicate tomorrow, will bring this message to generations of Americans in this capital of our nation. This is a challenge we must accept. With the right focus and the right leadership, it's a challenge this nation will accept, because this is a great land. The greatness of the country lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens.