You do not keep American democracy in suspense. Because, look, too many people have marched and protested and fought and died for this democracy.
Michelle ObamaI was an incredibly devoted student, and I would often wake up at 4 or 5 in the morning to study. But even so, there were still people who thought that a girl like me with a background like mine wasn't really "college material."
Michelle ObamaNo country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.
Michelle ObamaAnd that's my message to voters, this isn't about Barack, it's not about person on that ballot -- its about you. And for most of the people we are talking to [blacks], a Democratic ticket is the clear ticket that we should be voting on, regardless of who said what or did this -- that shouldn't even come into the equation.
Michelle Obama