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.
Michelle ObamaBut we need a medical community that's trained and knowledgeable and working on advancement.
Michelle ObamaThe only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.
Michelle ObamaOne of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.
Michelle ObamaOne thing I want to clarify - that every service member, veteran, wants us to remember - is that the vast majority of people returning from service come back completely healthy. But when we do come across someone who is struggling. We have to develop a culture of open arms and acceptance so that they feel comfortable saying, "I'm a veteran. And by the way, I need little help." This is something we need to do in this country around mental health as a whole - destigmatizing mental health.
Michelle Obama