Quote by Michelle Obama
And I come here as a daughter, raised on the South Side of Chicago

And I come here as a daughter, raised on the South Side of Chicago – by a father who was a blue-collar city worker and a mother who stayed at home with my brother and me. – Michelle Obama

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The problem is when that fun stuff becomes the habit. And I think thats whats happened in our culture. Fast food has become the everyday meal. – Michelle Obama

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We can make a commitment to promote vegetables and fruits and whole grains on every part of every menu. We can make portion sizes smaller and emphasize quality over quantity. And we can help create a culture – imagine this – where our kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them. – Michelle Obama

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Dont kid yourself. President Obamas decision to withdraw 33,000 troops from Afghanistan before he stands for reelection is not driven by the United States position of strength in the war zone as much as it is by grim economic and political realities at home. – Ron Fournier

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Nice to see your home fans boo you. Thats what loyal support is. – Wayne Rooney

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The only other time Ive been away from home was when I went to college. And that was just an hour away, so I could always go home if I needed to. – Carrie Underwood

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A sold-out house my first night back. Do you have any idea what kinda pressure that is? I could have been at home in my warm bed, playing Nintendo. – Richard Pryor

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