Obama School Speech Video

US President Barack Obama followed in the footsteps of Reagan and George Bush 41 in an address to American school students today.

Coming into the speech, Obama was targeted by some elements of the Republican party who believed his speech was inappropriate, but that criticism fizzled when Obama delivered a solid speech which as since been praised by many, including the likes to Newt Gingrich, who said “I Recommend It To Everybody” and former first lady Laura Bush.

Obama talked about responsibility, saying that “At the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world – and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities. Unless you show up to those schools; pay attention to those teachers; listen to your parents, grandparents and other adults; and put in the hard work it takes to succeed.”

“That’s what I want to focus on today: the responsibility each of you has for your education. I want to start with the responsibility you have to yourself,” the President will also say. “Every single one of you has something you’re good at. Every single one of you has something to offer. And you have a responsibility to yourself to discover what that is. That’s the opportunity an education can provide.”

The Obama school speech video as follows: