0 were or where they come from. we soon realized the more we lived by those values the more we would see them from other people in return. we saw that when we reached out and listen to somebody else s perspective. that person was more likely to listen to us. if we treated a class mate with respect they would treat us well in return. that s sort of how we began who we are today. that s how we learned what leadership really means. it s about stepping outside of your comfort zone, to explore new ideas. it s about rising above old divisions. it s about treating people the way you want to be treated in return. and as young people, you all in a very powerful position to make some of those same choices yourselves. you have the freedom of an open extraordinarily warm welcome. and i want to thank hannah for introducing my wife. we had a chance to speak with her backstage and she s an extraordinary young woman who i know is going to do even greater things in the years to come. i want to thank tw
mind. you have a fresh perspective that can help you find solutions to age-old problems. and with today s technology, you connect with other young people from all over northern ireland and all over the world. so, right now, you ve got a choice to make you ve got to decide how you re going to use those advantages and opportunities to build the lives you dream of, because that decision will determine not only the kinds of people you ll become, but also the kinds of communities you ll live in, the kind of world we ll all share together and standing here with all of you today i have never felt more optimistic. let me tell you, time and again, i have seen young people like all of you, choosing to work together, choosing to lift each other up, choosing to leave behind the conflicts and prejudices of the past and create a bright future for us all and that s what s so powerful about your generation and that s why we re here today. because we want you to know that we believe in each