The promise of the American Dream requires that we are all provided an equal opportunity to participate in and contribute to our nation.

What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share.

Immigrants have faced huge obstacles to achieving the American Dream, yet have persevered to overcome them.

When it comes to the American dream, no one has a corner on the market. All of us have an equal chance to share in that dream.

It's equal opportunity for all, and we don't play favourites.

A basic element of the American dream is equal access to education as the lubricant of social and economic mobility.