I come here tonight as a sister, blessed with a brother who is my mentor, my protector and my lifelong friend. And I come here as a wife who loves my husband and believes he will be an extraordinary president.
Michelle ObamaI have the privilege of working on the issues that I choose and the issues that I feel most passionate about. It's been a privilege.
Michelle ObamaMy experiences at Princeton have made me far more aware of my 'blackness' than ever before.
Michelle ObamaThe arts and humanities define who we are as a people. That is their power -- to remind us of what we each have to offer, and what we all have in common. To help us understand our history and imagine our future. To give us hope in the moments of struggle and to bring us together when nothing else will.
Michelle ObamaWe have had with Barack Obama some just amazing experiences traveling abroad, being able to introduce our children to the world.... I'm also humbled by the response and the receptiveness, not just here in America, but around the world. There's a part of that warmth and enthusiasm and hope that is surprising and humbling.
Michelle Obama