Unless the great majority of Americans not only have, but believe they have, a fair chance, the better American future will be dangerously compromised.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We have the American people properly concerned about the future of our country and the world.
I believe the future of our country can be really great.
I say let's not gamble with American jobs and America's future.
We will either bring on another American century, or we are doomed to witness America's decline.
I believe that the future is determined by the great public universities. They educate 80 percent of the students and make the American Dream available.
A lot has happened over the years. And while this nation has been tested by war, and it's been tested by recession and all manner of challenges - I stand before you again tonight, after almost two terms as your president, to tell you I am more optimistic about the future of America than ever before.
Americans' great and secret fear is that America may turn out to be a phenomenon rather than a civilization.
The American future is here, and there's great news: the future votes.
Americans are not afraid of the future.
I think America has a brilliant future.