So far, Congress has refused to fully fund the initiatives I've just mentioned. But the president and I will continue to fight for them because they are so important to the future of education and our nation. Ky. About 75 percent of the students were Hispanic and African American, and there were also students from Bosnia, Kosovo, Russia, and many other foreign countries. You would expect to see such diversity in places like Chicago or New York. But today, we are seeing it in schools all over America.
Some people see diversity as a liability.
If we can give all our young people a first-rate education, we can build an America that is prosperous, strong, and democratic. I want to thank all of you for coming here today to help build that kind of nation. Thank you all very much.