How this plays out legislatively is obviously hard to know, and I would point you to experts on the Hill about how it will in both the Senate and the House.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

But before I do, I want to give the parents a big round of applause because they work hard to help you succeed, and I know this is their day.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks at White House Science Fair

But let's keep this in perspective, because I want you to know that this journey is going to be hard.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event

Now, listen, you know I'm working hard because my voice is getting a little raspy. (Applause.) So, folks in the back, if you can't hear me, you let me know.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President in Milwaukee, WI

And they performed a "WIGGLE" test. (I know you will find this hard to believe, but that is NOT an acronym for Wire Integration Gross Gyration Looseness Exam -- it's just a plain old wiggle test.) In any case, the wires all checked out -- and on went the flow toward a January 19 launch.

CNN: Challenger explosion

As an author myself, I know what a huge deal it is to finally see some rewards from all the hard work you put in!

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Next (and this is a hard part, I know), look the person in the eyes and thank him or her for sharing feedback with you.

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