President Obama speaks to nation's youth at 3rd annual Back to School Speech

Washington, D.C. - For the third year, President Obama spoke to the nation's youth on the importance of education in his annual Back to School speech. The spot, Benjamin Banneker High School in Washington, D.C. The focus, embracing the responsibility that comes with being the nation's future.

But, the message was not limited to the future. President Obama also expressed his appreciation for how students are making a difference right now:

"But I also want to emphasize this: With all the challenges that our country is facing right now, we don't just need you for the future; we actually need you now. America needs young people's passion and their ideas. We need your energy right now.

I know you're up to it because I've seen it. Nothing inspires me more than knowing that young people all across the country are already making their marks. They're not waiting. They're making a difference now."