Barack believes in the greatness of America. He’s seen it in his own life’s journey. But he also knows that what’s holding us back is that our leader… - Michelle Obama

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Barack believes in the greatness of America. He’s seen it in his own life’s journey. But he also knows that what’s holding us back is that our leaders have lost touch with the ideals that make this country great. Ideals like equality. Justice. Freedom from want and despair. And he believes that until we restore a sense of common destiny and shared purpose; until we understand that we are only as strong as the weakest among us; that there is more that binds us together than drives us apart; until we see ourselves in one another – until we truly care for all children; not just our own then we will continue to struggle with the problems that plague us.

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About Michelle Obama

Michelle LeVaughn Robinson Obama (born January 17, 1964) is an American lawyer who is a former First Lady of the United States as the wife of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States of America.

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Birth Name: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson
Alternative Names: Michelle LaVaughn Obama Michelle Robinson Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama First Lady Michelle Obama

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