I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength…

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I never cut class. I loved getting As, I liked being smart. I liked being...

I never cut class. I loved getting As, I liked being smart. I liked being...

My first job in all honesty is going to continue to be mom-in-chief. Making sure...

My first job in all honesty is going to continue to be mom-in-chief. Making sure...

America is just downright mean.

America is just downright mean.

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

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

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able...

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able...

Women in particular need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health, because...

Women in particular need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health, because...

So we know that its not enough for us to simply encourage more people to...

So we know that its not enough for us to simply encourage more people to...

As a mom, I know it is my responsibility, and no one elses, to raise...

As a mom, I know it is my responsibility, and no one elses, to raise...

For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country....

For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country....

I come here tonight as a sister, blessed with a brother who is my mentor,...

I come here tonight as a sister, blessed with a brother who is my mentor,...

Even if we give parents all the information they need and we improve school meals...

Even if we give parents all the information they need and we improve school meals...

The fact is, with every friendship you make, and every bond of trust you establish,...

The fact is, with every friendship you make, and every bond of trust you establish,...

Together, we can help make sure that every family that walks into a restaurant can...

Together, we can help make sure that every family that walks into a restaurant can...

Although the circumstances of our lives may seem very disengaged, with me standing here as...

Although the circumstances of our lives may seem very disengaged, with me standing here as...

The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds...

The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds...

Any first lady can do whatever they want to do. In this country, people expect...

Any first lady can do whatever they want to do. In this country, people expect...

Campaign behavior for wives: Always be on time. Do as little talking as humanly possible....

Campaign behavior for wives: Always be on time. Do as little talking as humanly possible....

I see the first lady as another means to keep a president from becoming isolated.

I see the first lady as another means to keep a president from becoming isolated.

The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case

The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case

Ill be a wife and mother first, then First Lady.

Ill be a wife and mother first, then First Lady.