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Quotes from Democratic National Convention speech — Michelle Obama

born 1964 United States

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As you might imagine, for Barack, running for president is nothing compared to that first game of basketball with my brother, Craig.

Democratic National Convention speech (2008)

People who work the day shift, kiss their kids goodnight, and head out for the night shift — without disappointment, without regret — that goodnight kiss a reminder of everything they're working for.

Democratic National Convention speech (2008)

Millions of Americans who know that Barack understands their dreams; that Barack will fight for people like them; and that Barack will finally bring the change we need.

Democratic National Convention speech (2008)

Like so many American families, our families weren't asking for much.

Democratic National Convention speech (2012)

And she would often tell Barack, "So long as you kids do well, Bar, that's all that really matters."

Democratic National Convention speech (2012)

I loved Barack just the way he was.

Democratic National Convention speech (2012)

Over the past few years as First Lady, I have had the extraordinary privilege of traveling all across this country.

Democratic National Convention speech (2012)

Every day, the people I meet inspire me, every day, they make me proud, every day they remind me how blessed we are to live in the greatest nation on earth.

Democratic National Convention speech (2012)

And everywhere I've gone, in the people I've met, and the stories I've heard, I have seen the very best of the American spirit. I have seen it in the incredible kindness and warmth that people have shown me and my family, especially our girls.

Democratic National Convention speech (2012)

He never stopped smiling and laughing — even while struggling to button his shirt, even while using two canes to get himself across the room to give my mom a kiss. He just woke up a little earlier and worked a little harder.

Democratic National Convention speech (2008)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Michelle Obama (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.