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Barack knows the American Dream because he's lived it...and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we're from, or what we look like, or who we love.

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Michelle Obama
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 17
Former First Lady Of The United States
Lawyer
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Chicago
Illinois
Michelle LaVaughn Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Obama née Robinson
Michelle Robinson
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Oh, I can't play soccer, and I'm not a great swimmer. I won't drown, but you won't see me doing laps in a pool.
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Child hunger and child obesity are really just two sides of the same coin. Both rob our children of the energy, the strength and the stamina they need to succeed in school and in life. And that, in turn, robs our country of so much of their promise.
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I always want to be on the cusp of being in the best shape that I can be. What I'm discovering is that the older you get, the more work you have to do to stay there.
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Ultimately this issue is on us. We're the ones who make the decisions about what our kids eat.
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It's been so important that the Chamber of Commerce, for example, has hosted hiring fairs that are specifically targeted to military communities.
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As always, many of our troops are far from home this [Christmas] time of year, and their families are serving and sacrificing right along with them. Their courage and dedication allow the rest of us to enjoy this season. That's why we've tried to serve them as well as they've served this country.
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I think that mentoring is such a critical part of the role I can play in my position. I see how little bits of exposure and big bits of exposure really change my girls significantly, and I want that for more girls around the country and the world.
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I think my mother taught me what not to do. She put us first, always, sometimes to the detriment of herself. She encouraged me not to do that. She'd say being a good mother isn't all about sacrificing it's really investing and putting yourself higher on your priority list.
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Politics is a waste of time.
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Fashion is not just about what we wear, but...fashion is also a business. It is an art, it's a career that involves science, engineering, accounting and so much more. People can learn about the math behind Charles James' designs, and think, 'Maybe I should pay closer attention to geometry this semester'
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Barack Obama was a black man that lived on the South Side of Chicago, who had his share of troubles catching cabs.
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I joke that I stick with the job because it covers my insurance, but the reality is that my career has always been very important to me.
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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.
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Barack and I have been in the public eye for many years now, and we've developed a thick skin along the way. When you're out campaigning, there will always be criticism. I just take it in stride, and at the end of the day, I know that it comes with the territory.
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Wounded Warriors tell me they're not just going to walk again, they're going to run, and they're going to run marathons!
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Being president isn't anything like reality TV.
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Some of my best memories are sitting on my dad's lap, cheering on Olga and Nadia, Carl Lewis and others for their brilliance and perfection.
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We learned about dignity and decency - that how hard you work matters more than how much you make... that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself.
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We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us.
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Every elected official on this planet should understand - don't play with our children, don't do it.
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