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So as you continue to develop your talents, and to make your mark upon the world, remember

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that nothing worth doing is ever easy.

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You'll have bad moments, and you've got to love what you're doing.

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And if you don't, just do something else.

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Keep standing up always for your values.

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Keep loving your country.

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And one of the most important things, never ever quit.

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Never quit.

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Then ask yourself, what imprint will you leave in the sands of history?

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What will future Americans say we did in our brief time right here on Earth?

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Did we take risks?

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Did we dare to defy expectations?

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Did we challenge accepted wisdom and take on established systems?

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In my short time in Washington, I've seen firsthand how the system is broken.

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A small group of failed voices, who think they know everything, and understand everyone,

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want to tell everybody else how to live, and what to do, and how to think.

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But you aren't going to let other people tell you what you believe, especially when you know

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that you're right.

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I know that you're right.

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I know that each of you will be a warrior for the truth.

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You'll be a warrior for our country and for your family.

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I know that each of you will do what is right, not what is the easy way.

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And that you will be true to yourself and your country and your beliefs.

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Remember this, nothing worth doing ever, ever, ever came easy.

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Following your convictions means you must be willing to face criticism from those who

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who lack courage or the guts or the stamina to take it and to do it.

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It's called the road less traveled.