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"If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream."
"This is really what the White House is all about. It’s the “People’s House.” It’s a place that is steeped in history, but it’s also a place where everyone should feel welcome. And that's why my husband and I have made it our mission to open up the house to as many people as we can."
"Learning through the arts reinforces critical academic skills in reading, language arts and math, and provides students with the skills to creatively solve problems."
"Every day, the people I meet inspire me... every day, they make me proud... every day they remind me how blessed we are to live in the greatest nation on earth."
"What I love about design is the artistic and scientific complexity that also becomes useful."
"And let's be clear: It's not enough just to limit ads for foods that aren't healthy. It's also going to be critical to increase marketing for foods that are healthy."
"Talking is good. Conversations have to be forever."
"Barack is one of the smartest people you will ever encounter who will deign to enter this messy thing called politics."
"Wounded Warriors tell me they're not just going to walk again, they're going to run, and they're going to run marathons!"
"My dad was a pump operator at the city water plant, and he didn't earn much money. But he was determined to pay whatever tiny part he owed for my tuition on time every month. So even though he had multiple sclerosis and often struggled just to get dressed in the morning, he hardly ever missed a day of work. His determination and love are an inspiration to me every day."
"I try to have no absolute nos. I love french fries, I like a good burger, and I like pie. And that's okay."
"Policies that support families aren't political issues. They're personal. They're the causes I carry with me every single day."
"I feel fortunate as a woman to have a husband who loves me and shows me in every way."
"When I was a young lawyer, there were other women and men in the firm who took me under their wing. Sometimes mentors don't find you - sometimes you seek them out. You shouldn't hesitate to plop herself in someone's office and ask them to be that support.... Oftentimes, they're flattered and glad to lend a hand. So I would encourage any reader to seek out a mentor, then follow through and be very focused and persistent."
"Believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bills were actually higher than our mortgage."
"Our job is, first and foremost, to make sure our family is whole."
"An educational foundation is only part of the equation. In order for creativity to flourish and imagination to take hold, we also need to expose our children to the arts from a very young age."
"The president [Barack Obama] asked for a commitment of, I think, 100,000 jobs for veterans and military spouses over the next couple of years. And we announced during the tour last week that we have gotten more than 60,000 jobs, and we're well on our way to just crashing that goal out of the water, because what businesses are understanding is that these men and women are some of the most highly trained resources that we have in this country."
"What I tell my kids is, I’m preparing you for college and for life. So, having independence, knowing how to set your own boundaries, figuring out how to make that balance. We still have screen time rules."
"I love french fries, I like a good burger, and I like pie. And that's okay. I would be depressed if I felt I could never eat the things that I love. I also don't want my girls to be obsessed about food. We don't have a "no junk food" rule - I just want them to think about their choices."