President Obama delivered his commencement address before Barnard College graduates Monday afternoon, May 14, 2012. Obama emphasizes perseverance, leadership, curiosity, and hard work. In the President’s closing remarks, he says, “Remember that making your mark on the world is hard. It takes patience. It takes commitment. It comes with plenty of setbacks, and it comes with plenty of failures. But whenever you feel that creeping cynicism; whenever you hear those voices say you can’t make a difference; whenever someone tells you to set your sights lower; the trajectory of this country should give you hope…”
