What I know for sure is that all the sacrifice and challenges we face are worth it if we're creating a better future for our kids. I just think if the adults are always thinking about the world we want to leave for our kids, we're going to make the right choices every single time.

There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

We learned about gratitude and humility - that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean... and we were taught to value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect.

And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values, like you work hard for what you want in life. That your word is your bond; that you do what you say you're going to do. That you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don't know them and even if you don't agree with them.

Wounded Warriors tell me they're not just going to walk again, they're going to run, and they're going to run marathons!

Countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices and opinions of all their citizens can be heard.

We can aim to create a culture, where kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them.