it's pretty standard in our household,

but we realize you probably had

a much different kind of celebration planned.

Graduations are a big deal.

Even though there's only one name on that diploma,

I bet there are a lot of people in your life

who feel a huge sense of pride in your accomplishment.

You deserve to feel the love of your whole community right now.

Although this pandemic has called on all of us

to be physically distant,

it's also reinforced how connected we truly are.

it's a constant reminder that each one of us

is part of something much, much bigger.

Your generation understands

the ties between the people of the world

better than perhaps any that has come before it.

Many of you have been logging onto the Internet since you could read.

You've grown up with access to pop culture, news

and perspective from societies

thousands of miles from your home.

And the major challenges looming over your future are also being

confronted by your peers in every part of the globe,

including disease outbreaks, climate change,

gender inequality and poverty.

And your actions can have a huge global impact.

No matter who you are,

you have the chance

to be a force for good in this world.

If this crisis has inspired you

to pursue a career in public service,

that's fantastic.

But it's not the only way to contribute.

You can always use your voice and your

vote to advance change.

You can insist on policies that create a healthier, better future

for everyone, everywhere,

whether they live down the street

or on the other side of the planet.

You are every bit as capable

of accomplishing incredible things.

We're rooting for you, and we know that with your leadership,

the world will emerge from this stronger

and more equal than ever.

[both] Congratulations, graduates!