It’s not often the focus of the entire nation is on Kansas City, but this past Friday at the local Ford plant, there was reason to pay attention.

President Barack Obama visited the local Ford auto plant Friday, Sept. 20, to talk about the success of the plant, the countries current economic state, as well as the Kansas City Chiefs.

He started off with a joke.

“When I said I was flying into Kansas City to see a incredible success story in action, I did not think I was going to be talking about the Chiefs,” Obama said about the Chiefs who have had a successful season so far.

However, Obama was really there to talk about the country’s top priorities: “A growing economy, creating new jobs, and making sure that everyone who works hard in America has a chance to get ahead.”

He said times weren’t always easy, but America’s workers have powered through.

“Some folks had to tighten their belts, get rid of some debt, focus on things that really matter, and cut out some things you didn’t need,” Obama said.

But it was America’s resiliency that impressed Obama the most.

“We’ve shown the world that the American people are tough and resilient. The only thing built tougher than ford trucks, are American workers.”

He emphasized how the workers success has had an impact on much more than their everyday life.

“Impact on the teacher that teaches your kids, the first responder that keeps you safe. All those people are impacted by your success. Ultimately the success of our country is dependent on great business like ford and hard workers like you.”

He even stresses the indirect result that American workers have on the world.

“This is the United States of America, we’re not some banana republic. This is not a deadbeat nation; we’re the world’s bedrock investment. The entire world looks to us to make sure the world economy is stable,” Obama said.

In a time where the U.S. congress in constant conflict, the Kansas City workers are still producing, and the rest of the nation has taken notice.