Our motto is, when they go low, we go high."
Obama went on to say that she and Barack used that same moral philosophy when serving our country.
And Obama knows the next leader of our country will shape the children of our nation, too.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: First lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage)
Hillary Clinton, Obama said, is the only candidate qualified to do that.
“What I admire most about Hillary is that she never buckles under pressure.
She never takes the easy way out,” Obama said.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Delegates stand and cheer as first lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
“And Hillary Clinton has never quit on anything in her life.
I want someone with the proven strength to persevere.”
“[I want] somebody who knows this job and takes it seriously.
Somebody who understands that the issues of our nation are not black or white.
It cannot be boiled down to 140 characters,” she said.
it’s possible for you to’t have thin skin or a tendency to lash out.
it’s crucial that you be steady and measured and well-informed."
“Today, I wake up every morning in a house that was built by slaves.
And I watch my daughterstwo beautiful intelligent black young womenplay with the dog on the White House lawn.
Don’t let anyone ever tell you that this country is not great.
That somehow we need to make it great again.
Because this right now is the greatest country on Earth.”
Obama’s speech had many at the convention in tears.
It was honest, compelling, and a strong argument for why this country needs Hillary Clinton as president.
Couldn’t be more proud & our country has been blessed to have her as FLOTUS.
I love you, Michelle."
you’ve got the option to watch her give the incredible speech below.
We’re already missing this FLOTUS:
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