President Barack Obama was on the stage for about 40 minutes at the University of Michigan for a speech Friday in front of thousands of students, touching on the need for making higher education more accessible and affordable.
“The reason I’m here today, in addition to meeting (U-M quarterback) Denard Robinson, is to talk with all of you about what most of you do here every day,” he said. “That is to think about how you can gain the skills and training you need to succeed in this 21st century economy. This is going to be one of the most important issues that not just you face but everyone in the entire country faces.”