The successful ditching of the stricken aircraft in the Hudson River, without a single loss of life among the 155 people on board, was an extraordinary feat of airmanship.
It's an honor to be with so many faith leaders, members of Congress, and dignitaries from all around the world as we continue this extraordinary tradition.
I believe, however, that your class has the chance to be the start of something truly extraordinary, to appreciate anew the value of ordinary human experience and to cooperate afresh for the common good.