Good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don't hurt.

And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because I believe that each of us - no matter what our age or background or walk of life - each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.

I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.

You've got to make choices that make sense for you because there's always going to be somebody who'll think you should do something differently.

I like to talk about my obsession with french fries because I don't want people to think that 'Let's Move' is about complete, utter deprivation. It's about moderation and real-life changes and ideas that really work for families.

I think that people are tired. They're tired of the same old kind of politics. People want a new tone to politics.

Our job is, first and foremost, to make sure our family is whole.