Michelle Obama at the 2008 DNC

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Michelle Obama spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO, on August 25th, 2008.

[@rufonzo38]

I think this speech and Bill Clinton's were the best of the democratic convention. Guys.. can you imagine marrying a girl and later running for office, and you wife being able to deliver a speech like this? Its phenomenal. Hard to believe, even. She hit a grand slam with this speech, earned my respect.

[@Unlikely_Hero]

"This time we listened to our hopes instead of our fears..." amazing speech

[@SootAlista7ala]

I dont know why but my tears came running down when she was talking about her father. What a beautiful, and amazing person she is.

[@up4itgal]

She didn't read that speech, she felt it and delivered it impeccably.

[@CreoleInDC]

This was SUCH a FABULOUS speech! Thank you MIchelle! Thank you for allowing your family to do this for us. YES.WE.CAN! And we darn sure WILL!

[@daniellecurtis5]

"I love you Daddy, Byyye!" That is sooo sweet! You could tell they have a very loving tight knit family =)

[@emily92992]

ah! I started crying! What an eloquent, honest, beautiful person. She hit home with me especially when she spoke about the two views of America and life here. Do we settle for things the way they are and not strive for better? Or can we, as Americans, unite and go that extra mile towards a better, more fair, inspiring life in our country? I've often thought we settle for less because our leaders have doubted that we CAN be more than we are. Obama 2008

[@indy2273]

That woman right there is the new face of America... strong, supportive, determined and proude!!! Go Michelle!!!

[@mujjuman]

"you treat people with dignity and respect even if you dont know them... even if you dont agree with them." wow, very good words. i feel as if most americans dont follow this and they should learn from her, if not from me. because i preach this in my city as well, and i get called names.

[@iheartrent2010]

I think Biden hit it right on the money when he said "John McCain served our country and we owe him for that. But a good soldier doesn't always make a good president." Love Michelle, and Obama definitely has my support.

[@tedhartusa]

Whatever your politics it is amazing to have such an accomplished and inspiring woman a prospect for our next First Lady. If you missed it last night, take a 20 minute break and enjoy a great American story.

[@WahkeenaSitka]

this speech made me cry and moved me deeply.

[@MinaJadeBlog]

What a gorgeous and intelligent First Lady she will make. Besides, her husband will make a significant President.

[@kefetDtcom]

I can simply say WOW

[@maha77]

I was especially touched seeing Michelle's mother in the audience. It brought a tear to my eye, she must be so proud!

[@jefgain]

Absolutely inspiring. She is a reason to be proud to be an American.

[@elecia96]

She did Awesome on this speech!I cried when it came on TV.

[@highvibration]

Micelle...you make us all proud. Your mom and dad did a great job. We find hope in your journey.

[@jkeats1]

Awesome speech. What a delightful family! :) Craig, Maya, Sasha, Malia... MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL!

[@koikoiboi]

What an amazing lady. Can you just imagine how intelligent their little girls are - with those kind of genes!!!

[@andreinadav]

I couldn't helped, i cried...

[@oreomadness717]

she gave the most amazing speech i have ever heard in my life XD

[@SLAPPAYURFACE]

I watched it live. Great speech.

[@darkroxas789]

truly inspirational..

[@DuncanWells]

Simply WOW! Choosing to talk about family values and the importance of being "present" in the lives of our children was brilliant. Bravo!

[@Maphusio]

Wow... I'm not sure words an describe that... just, amazing is all that comes to mind.

[@bumblebee203]

It was a beautiful speech from a beautiful lady. I too have MS. It's good to know that the future first Lady knows what a struggle it is. The girls were darling!

[@shadyhanna_]

that was just amazing and the end was really nicw too

[@utalice]

Very moving speech. They seem to know what we need in this country. I like the idea to vote with the need of hope and dreams, not fear. =) Very nice Michelle, I'd be proud to have you as my first lady (and it'd be the first time ever that I felt that way). I could never imagine a speech like that coming from Cindy McCain. Thank you.

[@stu671]

That was a great speech! I am looking foward to seeing more of Michelle Obama in the next couple of years.

[@SOJustLena]

Michelle is one of the strongest black women in the fore front that we've seen in a long time!

[@QueenSpeaksWord]

I'm a poet at a loss for words and that's almost impossible LOL! This speech is absolutely motivating and empowering. We NEED leaders with family values if we value OUR families. Michelle, you and your family are inspirations to us ALL. Regardless of the turn-out of this election (which I'm POSITIVE it's in the bag), the Obama's ARE the leaders of MY America!

[@criticaloneinLA]

Fantastic speech. They are something to believe in. The line about hope vs. fear says it all.

[@Jude1930]

What a lady! What a First Lady!

[@BDiva]

The End is ADORABLE. GREAT SPEECH.

[@nihaopaty]

Amazing!! I loved that speech!!

[@StormyHotwolf88]

:/ I cried. So moving. I have so much hope for this country!

[@cooltwin001]

Wow! greatly stated...thanks...

[@Natashalulu]

I watched this live. It was a good show last night. I just love Michelle.

[@thelindsayrose05]

this speech was amazing i was soo touched LOve her

[@snuman06]

her speech moved me

[@Scarecrow66lol]

This was such a great down to earth speech! It moved me so much

[@topdog53k]

RIGHT ON

[@acodycunningham]

Michelle You Rocked!! This was the best speech I have ever heard from a potential first lady. It made me proud to be an african american man with a little sister. You brought me hope that my little sister can grow into being a great woman just like you have done. God Bless The USA and God Bless the Obamas. Obama-Biden 08

[@DAIBLA81]

Bravo Michelle!! you are truly a classy Lady I admire your strenght your wisdom and the way you love your family. What a great speech I can see now why Barack Obama and you make such a strong & wonderful couple.

[@SunidayTiAnjLan]

This speech was very awe-inspiring for me. I began to whelp up like many other people watching and had to really keep from crying. This speech hit home and touched on very important issues that many of us face today. I am inspired to stay strong and to not give up on my hopes, dreams, and desires; and that with hard work and dedication, all is possible. I am also inspired to be the best mother, sister, daughter, and person that I can be. I know Barack Obama will be our next President!

[@Kimbahley]

I started crying too! My mother did the same thing for me every day, even though she was in persistent pain and couldn't work. Not only was Michelle's message inspiring for this election, it motivated many of us to do our best and make a difference every day. I am consistently humbled by the Obama attitude and it's an absolute honor to support them, even as I live in another country. I've always thought 'wife' speeches were trite, but she was fantastic.

[@indastrol]

There is a great video from CNN on KZbin of Barack watching Michelle giving the speech on TV. He looks genuinely moved and proud. Reading Barack's book Dreams from my Father, I get the impression that maybe he keeps his emotions to himself somethimes, but for anyone who sees that video, it is a pretty cool reminder of his humanity. Many more will warm to Obama when they have a chance to empathise with that side of his character if they are given the opportunity.

[@jonlambert76]

The greatest thing about the Obamas is their excellent positive attitude. Something that we rarely see in the current administration. We're supposed to be afraid of everything and watching our backs. Why not make friends and create mutual bonds with others? It's all about the message, and following through with it.

[@CMaddoxBiitch]

Amazing amazing amazing. I have nothing else to say she said it all!

[@Itzmanda]

Inspiring....

[@TABTAMP]

inspiring. we all need to be lifted up. The country needs to come together. High expectations are set for both of them; i hope they can exceed them. My jazz musician teenager LOVES Obama and wishes he could vote!

[@trucker47]

THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SPEECH.

[@ciphersankofa]

i am so proud.. beautiful.

[@MJordan1990]

Beautiful. Im a long-winded person when inspired, but man, I'm speechless this time!... Well, now that I think a little bit, I guess I can say what renders that comment: Michelle's graceful oratory, the Obama girls' genuine love (its adorable to see them almost competing for a chance to say hello to their father), President Obama's witty appreciation for his wife, and the Democratic National Convention's ebbing passion in this historical journey. White House or BUST!

[@ryankmason]

Powerful

[@rnd]

amazing.

[@ninigreen7]

What an amazing young family!!!God Bless them and all Americans and the world people who never stop dreaming about positive changes

[@chefawkes]

so genuine

[@cheleski68]

i cant stop crying tears of joy. to just give hope to my kids. hope that i never had until today. my kids will take this hope to another level. thankyou Obamas for your sacrifice.

[@maha77]

inspiring and genuine!

[@JoshSkinner]

Just brilliant!

[@hisociety119]

She's such a genuine speaker! Very natural and sincere.

[@cleverboyx]

Simply awesome.

[@cat0fdarkness]

Great speech! Inspiring for the younger generation.

[@jtsk8er12]

What an invigorating speech well done Michelle!

[@Donillini]

Excellent!

[@Natashalulu]

It was a great show....

[@Lranee]

the dress is gorgeous she looks fab

[@3nigma08]

Obama/Biden08 that was awesome!! that was phenomenal!!!!!

[@mekamaddfly]

God bless michelle obama and their children. I wish i could vote 1,000,000,000,000 times for this Man. Everytime i watch these, I cry, from hawaii to the White House, ooohhh So inspiring

[@Kiranbrar16]

i agree!

[@tomo778]

Fantastic Stuff, the staging of this event is really brilliant. UK for OBAMA in 08

[@djlala15]

For some reason she sounds as though she's saying a spoken word poem, but she spoke well. Very well. It was Emotionally attatching and showed us that she's human.

[@smeejay]

merely by having such an aspiration and by so deeply appreciating these qualites in first lady to be, michelle obama, you have achived your hope. god bless.

[@melloLL4722]

That was wonderful! The Obamas make me feel as if I am a part of their family. They are the First Family! May God Bless America with the leadership of the Obamas!!

[@chaostherie]

GREAT Speech!!!!

[@Aboxatax]

How do you get 20 minute videos onto KZbin. Obama08

[@jher8865]

such an inspiration.

[@divarized]

Michelle gave an outstanding speech. She shows the qualities of a first lady.. She definitely makes us women)proud. Michelle and I share the same birth year- that makes me even prouder for our age group. It is not the age, it it the level of maturity. You got it happening for your family. Congrats soon to be America's First Lady,we know you are Barack's first lady. Good luck to you. I am doing my part from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. So all you Vincies reading this do get on board.

[@treehug29]

i love them both they are soooo great

[@jqjacobs]

Thank you so much for this inspiring speech. I really enjoyed the DNC's LIVE HD stream. I also had to view it a few more times. You can watch the Full Screen HD videos here: demconvention . com Barack just e-mailed it also, embedded. Thanks again.

[@GeeWilakers]

Beautiful

[@SporkDrinker]

niice

[@Laura_Walton]

great speech, I'm sold

[@NicksMagicstorytime]

Awesome!

[@paritoshmichael]

i am praying for the obama's... beautiful people who mean so much to so many of us! compare her with sarah palin.... love, michael

[@CanesFans94]

Great...

[@copywriter2001]

A truly remarkable family. It was a great speach.

[@Harrygton]

Yes WE Can! Si Se Puede!

[@skorpionshow]

She would be a tremendous first lady. I absolutely love her. GO MICHELLE AND BARACK.

[@WildPhoenix01]

great speech!

[@FoodCubes]

Very good. When will Cindy McCain be giving a speech?

[@igotthepower05]

She did wonderful!

[@lionmane22]

beautiful ...we are proud of you Michelle

[@Tigermaiden]

AwesomeSauce!

[@edensaunt]

Who's idea was it to play "Isn't She Lovely" afterwards - ick! patronizing.

[@Breepop]

What can you say? Inspiring, really.

[@lionmane22]

absolutly beautiful....

[@mexicanpride505]

does anybody know if they are going to do a balloon drop on thursday night after barack obama's acceptance speech?