We want to give all our children opportunities worthy of their promise, because we know good and well that all of these children in this country are worthy.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Naturally, we can't promise that they will all do as well in the future--for a more forward-looking analysis, check the annual A-List of top companies that we published in April.

FORBES: Under fire

So when we consider elections and major Presidential speeches, much of what our leaders promise us goes well beyond clearly set constitutional limits.

FORBES: The State Of the Union: An Excessive Amount of State

Mr. ZIRIN: Well, I would argue that we're starting to see - and this is the promise of sports in the title - we're starting to see a new generation of athletes beginning - keep in mind, beginning - to pick up that mantle from the Alis, the Jim Browns and the Arthur Ashes.

NPR: Black Athletes Juggle Fame, Social Responsibility