Spokesman Robert Gibbs said the address was simply meant to give students a boost at the start of a new school year.

VOA: standard.2009.09.08

"And when he shook my hand, inside was $400,and he said I want you to take the students out for a good meal."

VOA: standard.2010.02.26

Ndeye Maty Tour Fall, a teacher at the primary school hosting the event, said her students listened intently as she taught them about the Convention.

VOA: standard.2009.11.22