People are always going to have opinions, and people have a right to their opinions, particularly when you're the First Lady; you're representing the nation. I've tried to be at peace with the choices that I make first, and then be open to everyone else's reflection.

There is nothing more important to this nation's future than investing in our young people.

I was not raised with wealth or resources or any social standing to speak of.

I love french fries, I like a good burger, and I like pie. And that's okay. I would be depressed if I felt I could never eat the things that I love. I also don't want my girls to be obsessed about food. We don't have a "no junk food" rule - I just want them to think about their choices.

You've got to keep your body active, even if that means just turning on some music and dancing for an hour. ...That's how you;ll prepare your bodies and your minds for greatness.

My priority will be making sure my family is happy and settled.

Barack is one of the smartest people you will ever encounter who will deign to enter this messy thing called politics.