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President Obama calls on every American to learn code

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    Hi everybody.
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    This week I'm proud to join the students, teachers, businesses and
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    non-profit organizations taking big new steps to support
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    computer science in America's schools.
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    Learning these skills isn't just important for your future,
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    it's important for our country's future.
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    If we want America to stay on the cutting edge,
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    we need young Americans, like you,
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    to master the tools and technology
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    that will change the way we do just about everything.
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    That's why I'm asking you to get involved.
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    Don't just buy a new video game,
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    make one.
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    Don't just download the latest app,
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    help design it.
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    Don't just play on your phone,
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    program it.
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    No one's born a computer scientist,
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    but with a little hard work, and some math and science,
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    just about anyone can become one.
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    This week is your chance to give it a shot.
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    And don't let anyone tell you "you can't."
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    Whether you're a young man or a young woman,
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    whether you live in a city or a rural area,
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    computers are going to be a big part of your future.
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    And if you're willing to work and study hard,
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    that future is yours to shape.
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    Thanks everybody!
Title:
President Obama calls on every American to learn code
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Video Language:
English
Duration:
01:18

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