Patina Miller credited as playing...
Daisy Grant
- Daisy Grant: The Seventh Floor is the nerve center of the State Department, where the secretary and her senior staff have their offices. I know you all were hoping to meet the secretary, but unfortunately, she is out of the country. I know, I know. But before we go into the secretary's office, I want you to take a look around. Six months ago, when Sister Anne told you, "We're going to Washington, D.C., and we're going to visit the State Department," you probably said she was crazy. But six months later, here you are. I want you to take a moment to savor your achievement. Because real talk? It doesn't get any easier from here. You know better than most that sometimes this world, this country is not going to be fair. You won't always be seen for the creative, enthusiastic young men and women that you are. So on the bad days, when you're tempted to give up, you're going to have to find that belief in yourself, because you can make it. I know, because I made it, and you all are definitely smarter than me, 'cause I read your essays. So, remember the good days. And you guys, I promise you, today is one of them. Now follow me. Come in.