The line is an example of a direct quotation. That is when a quotation by someone is unchanged and presented in its entirety. Of course, it's a part of a larger speech, but it's unchanged and can be as such analyzed for various things that the linguists would be searching for.
The tropics, underwater volcanic regions, the equator.
Paying attention or interested
Most schools ban soft drinks from student vending machines. It happened when Obama was President & his wife Michelle Obama decided to get rid of all unhealthy food & drinks at schools. Most schools today still observe a healthy diet in schools today.
