In the transcript of the school speech released Monday, Obama cited the importance of education as an equalizer, the power of social networking tools like Facebook and Many conservatives have expressed a fear that the address would be used to push a partisan political agenda. In the text of the speech, however, Obama avoids any mention of controversial political initiatives. He repeatedly urges students to work hard and stay in school. The White House hoped to quiet the latest conservative uproar over the President's speech to American schoolchildren by releasing the speech to the public Monday. But the uproar continues, as some parents remain skeptical of Obama's agenda even after reading a speech that is little more than an educational pep talk. It may take several decades for future generations of Americans to pay off America's debts, if it is even possible.