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We wanted to make higher education cool. We wanted to change the conversation around what it means and what it takes to be a success in this country.

— Michelle Obama Farewell Speech (2017)

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A lot of young people think they're invincible, but the truth is young people are knuckleheads.

What we've learned over this year is that hope is making a comeback. It is making a comeback.

Translating hope into action is something Barack has done for his entire career.

Now young people can get insurance for as little as $50 a month, less than the cost of gym shoes.

Success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square.

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