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Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at the Joining Forces Fifth Anniversary Employment Event - May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. (Applause.) Thanks so much. You all rest yourselves. (Laughter.) You’ve been working hard and, obviously, after this announcement, you’ll have a lot more work to do once you’re rested. Welcome, welcome. We are so thrilled to have you all here at the White House today. Let me start by thanking Kathleen for that just very sweet introduction. She didn’t share with me backstage the story about Sophia, so it’s like, you’re going to wait and make me cry -- (laughter) -- right before I came […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at the Screening of CNN Documentary "We Will Rise" - Oct. 11, 2016
October 11, 2016
Well, hello, everyone. Welcome to the White House. We are very thrilled to have you all here today on the International Day of the Girl for the debut screening of “We Will Rise.” Oh, my goodness, I can’t believe we are here. (Laughter.) It’s a good thing. I want to thank a few people. Meryl, you can share this position. (Laughter.) If only I had known that eight years ago! (Laughter.) We could have shared this whole experience, you and me. (Laughter.) But Meryl, obviously, the great Meryl Streep has […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks Honoring the 2016 Class of the National Student Poets Program - Sep. 8, 2016
September 8, 2016
Well, good afternoon, and welcome to the White House. Yay! We're here in the White House. And we are beyond thrilled to have you all here today. I want to start by thanking a few people who helped make this day possible. Of course, I want to start with Megan Beyer and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Yay! (Applause.) The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, Urban Word, Youth Speaks. (Audience snaps fingers.) […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at the 2016 Kids' "State Dinner" - Jul. 14, 2016
July 14, 2016
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you all so much. Yay to you guys! Rest yourselves. Let me start out by saying hi, and welcome to the White House! (Applause.) This is it! This is the main room where we do our fancy stuff. And look who’s here -- you guys! Are you having fun? AUDIENCE: Yes! MRS. OBAMA: Is it exciting? AUDIENCE: Yes! MRS. OBAMA: Well, let me just say this: This is probably one of our favorite events -- not just of our staff and the Let’s Move! […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at the United State of Women Summit Dinner - Jun. 14, 2016
June 14, 2016
Well, good evening, everyone. How are you all? Rest yourselves, you’ve been busy. (Laughter.) I understand it’s been a long day. But it is a pleasure to be here with all of you tonight. Of course, I want to start by thanking Ayo for that very kind introduction. And I have to say, she is an outstanding businesswoman because I walked in the back, I met her, we took a picture, and she said, “You have to try one of my bean cakes.” (Laughter.) And they were all laid out, […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at Joining Forces Capstone - Nov. 14, 2016
November 14, 2016
Oh, my goodness. (Laughter.) This wasn't supposed to be tearful. (Laughter.) Oh, wow, look at you all. What an evening, what a day. First of all, let me thank -- AUDIENCE MEMBER: I love you! OBAMA: We love you all. We love you all more than you can know. (Applause.) This community has kept us going through a lot. So let me just start by, of course, recognizing my partner in crime, Jill Biden, for that introduction. Oh, my goodness. (Applause.) Jill has been, by far, the best partner I […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at the Commissioning of the USS Illinois - Nov. 11, 2016
November 11, 2016
MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello, everyone. Before I begin, your Chief of the Boat asked me to say one word, and he promised that you would know how to respond. So let me give this a try: “Fighting!” CREW OF THE USS ILLINOIS: Illini! MRS. OBAMA: It continues to be very cool. (Laughter.) Let me just start by thanking Governor Malloy, Undersecretary Davidson, Admiral Richardson, the officers of the ILLINOIS, Commander Porter and Master Chief DiPietro, and all our other outstanding Navy leaders, as well as Senator Blumenthal, Representatives Langevin, Courtney, […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at a Reception for the White House Historical Association - Oct. 14, 2016
October 14, 2016
MRS. OBAMA: Thanks so much! (Applause.) You all rest yourselves. You’ve got a lot of art to look at so I don’t want you to get tired. (Laughter.) Well, welcome, everyone. Welcome to the White House. I’m not going to speak long because I want to give you plenty of time to enjoy the house. But let me start by thanking Fred, not just for that kind introduction but for the years of partnering, your passion, your leadership. It has truly been a pleasure to work with you and the […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at Veterans' Homelessness Conference - Nov. 14, 2016
November 14, 2016
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. (Applause.) You all, please, please. Thanks so much. Welcome. AUDIENCE MEMBER: Run for President! (Laughter.) MRS. OBAMA: Be quiet back there. (Laughter.) Well, this is a wonderful day for us all, and I’m so happy that we're here together. Let me start by thanking Mr. Banks for that wonderful introduction. I got to meet Mr. Banks earlier today because he invited me over to his house, so I thought I’d return the favor and invite Mr. Banks over to my house. But, as […]
Jill Biden
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at Joining Forces Capstone - Nov. 14, 2016
November 14, 2016
So good afternoon. It's so wonderful to be here with all of you today. And let me start by thanking Sheila Casey, a true friend and champion for all military families, including mine. Thank you, Sheila, for your kind words and support over the years. It's been a pleasure working with you and your husband, General Casey. Well, it's hard to believe that after five years, this is our last Joining Forces event. I remember the moment eight years ago, backstage in Springfield, Illinois, when Michelle and I decided we […]