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I wanted them to have the freedom of not having the eyes of the world on them, And so when people ask me would I ever run, the answer is no. If you ask me that, then you have absolutely no idea the sacrifice that your kids make when your parents are in that role.

— Michelle Obama The Light We Carry (2022)

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