“My Husband Will Be An Extraordinary President” Says Michelle Obama
Published: August 26, 2008
On Monday night, Michelle Obama took center stage at the Democratic National Convention, sharing with those in attendance her love for the nation and making her case for why her husband should be the next president.
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Michelle Obama says Barack Obama embodies within him the "hope" to lead America as its next president.
"I come here as a wife who loves my husband and believes he will be an extraordinary president," she said of her husband, the presumptive Democratic nominee.
The woman who stands the chance of becoming the nation's first African-American first lady, Michelle Obama centered her speech on a theme of unity in light of controversial comments she made earlier on the campaign trail, which raised doubts about her patriotism.
"All of us are driven by a simple belief that the world as it is just won't do," said Obama. She added that Americans 'have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be."
Michelle Obama was at times teary-eyed when delivering her address. She shared her childhood experiences and the hard work her and Sen. Obama endured to achieve their goals.
"That is the thread that connects our hearts," she said. "That is the thread that runs through my journey and Barack's journey and so many other improbable journeys that have brought us here tonight, where the current of history meets this new tide of hope."
"And you see, that is why I love this country," she said to a standing ovation.
At the conclusion of her speech, Sen. Barack Obama appeared via satellite to congratulate her and to addres the Denver convention.
"You were unbelievable. You also look very cute," Obama, said. "Now you know why I asked her out so many times -- you want a persistent president."
Sen. Barack Obama intends to give his main speech Thursday night, formally accepting the party's nomination at Invesco Field in front of an expected audience of 75,000.
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