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While doing some online research last week I came across a speech that was given in January 2009.

I found this quote to be very interesting considering who said it. In fact I was so amazed by who said these words in a formal address I read it to several members of my family and asked them to guess who said it.

None of them came even close so I’ll give you a hint; it wasn’t a Politian, an actor or a newsperson however it is someone just about everyone knows about.

Can you guess who said this quote?

“I think the real challenge … actually, the real opportunity … is much bigger. And it is this … how do we come out of this difficult period in our history as a stronger America? Are we going to end the national embarrassment of 47 million uninsured and finally make health care in this country affordable for working men and women? Are we going to end our addiction to foreign oil and put our country on an economically and environmentally sustainable path through alternative sources of energy? Are we going to end the shameful slide of our education system and offer our children the knowledge, training and opportunity they need and deserve? Are we going to solve the immigration problem in a way that secures our borders, respects the rule of law and shows a deep compassion that families deserve?

If we as a country want to get through this time … and position ourselves to prosper and lead in the years ahead, then we need to tackle the hard issues. And there is no better time than right now. To those who say that now is not the time for health care reform, for a new energy policy, for higher quality schools, for comprehensive immigration reform … I say you are wrong.”

Remember – It’s someone you know about that’s not a Politian, an actor or a newsperson.

Did you guess?

Want to leave a comment and share your guess before you find out who said it?

Rather than tell you who said this quote I’ll let you read the entire speech so you’ll know I didn’t take it out of context. You can both read the quote and find out who said it in the speech “Changing How We Change America.”

Now that you know who said it please feel free to leave a comment and express your thoughts.

To Your Success,
Susan