Michelle Obama: My Husband Has Made Military Families A Priority

At a summit on providing support for military families Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama said that her husband has made military families a priority in his administration. (0:15)
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Too Many Military Families Think Americans Do Not Appreciate Their Service, Says Michelle Obama

At a summit on providing support for military families Wednesday, Michelle Obama says that too many military families believe the general public do not appreciate their service. (0:44)
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Military Families Putting Their Lives On Hold For Other Americans, Says The First Lady

At a summit on providing support for military families, Michelle Obama says that military families are putting their lives on hold for the sake of other Americans. (0:25)
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Democrat Larson Salutes First Lady For Going To Bat For Military Families

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) gives 'kudos' to First Lady Michelle Obama on her fight for families of those serving in our Armed Services. Larson says that the real struggle is what those in our military do everyday. (0:30)
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Obama Delivers State Of The Union Address

President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address Wednesday night. (69:31)
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Michelle Obama: Change Is Hard

First Lady Michelle Obama threw her hat into the health care reform debate Friday, calling the current state of health care “unacceptable” and describing the President’s reform proposal as “reasonable.”

"There will always be folks who are a little afraid of change," said Obama. "Change is hard."

"Sometimes the status quo, even if it isn't right, feels comfortable because it's what we know," the First Lady added. (0:39)
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Michelle Obama: We Have To Channel Our Passions Into Change

First Lady Michelle Obama threw her hat into the health care reform debate Friday, calling the current state of health care “unacceptable” and describing the President’s reform proposal as “reasonable.”

“No longer can we sit by and watch the debate take on a life of it own,” the First Lady said during an event put on by the White House Council on Women and Girls in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. “We have to channel our passions into change.” (0:20)
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Michelle Obama says it’s time for Americans to see the world as it should be

Michelle Obama,, says that if American people are satisfied with the world as it is, they will stay home instead of voting this coming November. However, she says that she doesn’t think that is the case. Mrs. Obama says people are ready to believe in something else, they are ready to believe in a world that includes fairness and opportunity and possibility. She says that Americans needs people to join this movement and vote in order to make a difference. (1:37)
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Michelle Obama says policies are out of touch with reality

At the National Partnership for Women and Families' annual luncheon, Michelle Obama explains the struggles of military families. She also refers to two women who spoke at the luncheon. Tammy Edwards, an airline stewardess, cannot receive the benefits of the Family and Medical Leave Act. Jennifer Hunt, whose husband was seriously injured in Iraq, depended on the Family and Medical Leave Act to have six months of time off work to care for her husband. Obama wonders when policies will truly endorse women and families. (0:53)
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Michelle Obama praises the National Partnership for Women and Families

At the National Partnership for Women and Families' annual luncheon, Michelle Obama says that it is time for "the leaders of this country...to fight for the issues every single day." She praises the Partnership for prioritizing problems of families and women. She also expresses the urgency of handling issues like medical leave, pay equity, and universal healthcare. (1:01)
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