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Michelle Obama’s FULL Speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention (VIDEO) Wednesday 05 September, 2012

“Barack knows the American Dream because he’s lived it…and he wants everyone in this country, everyone, to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we’re from, or what we look like, or who we love,” Michelle told the delegates assembled in Charlotte, N.C. on September 4th. She went on to say, “For Barack, Success is not about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”

(Michelle Obama Portrait above by Kelsey Montague)

“Being President doesn’t change who you are, it REVEALS who you are.” – Michelle Obama

(photo above from The New York Times)

My favorite comments from Twitter:

“I think we need to stop comparing Michelle Obama’s speech to First Lady speeches and start comparing it to Presidential ones. That strong. ” @moorehn

“I wish everybody would stop saying this is the best First Lady speech ever. It’s one of the best speeches of decade, easy.” @sullydish.

“At #RNC, line that got biggest applause was joke about climate change, at #DNC2012, biggest cheer was defense of women’s rights as values.” ‏@Ziggy_Daddy

“Outstandingly profound was First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech. Uplifting and empowering. America the Beautiful. Xox ” @PamGrier

“If u ever questioned @BarackObama‘s brilliance just look at who he chose to be his wife. LOVE a man that is strong enough 2 marry a beast!” @AubreyODay

“I’ve never heard such a well delivered speech by a first lady ever.” ‏@andersoncooper

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