Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama continue to inspire. In a heartfelt letter to the survivors of the Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting, the Obamas encouraged the students to keep fighting and thanked them for helping to “awaken the conscience of a nation.”

Mic obtained a copy of the letter:

To the students of Parkland —

We wanted to let you know how inspired we have been by the resilience, resolve and solidarity that you have all shown in the wake of unspeakable tragedy.

Not only have you supported and comforted each other, but you’ve helped awaken the conscience of the nation, and challenged decision-makers to make the safety of our children the country’s top priority.

Throughout our history, young people like you have led the way in making America better. There may be setbacks; you may sometimes feel like progress is too slow in coming. But we have no doubt you are going to make an enormous difference in the days and years to come, and we will be there for you.

Barack Obama

Michelle Obama