Obama steers clear of politics in pep talk to nation's schoolchildren

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 ~ Updated 4:44 PM

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- In a pep talk that kept clear of politics, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged the nation's students to take pride in their education -- and stick with it even if they don't like every class or must overcome tough circumstances at home.

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