The former first lady's speech on the first night of the Democratic National Convention painted a grim picture of America. 'If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can; and they will,' she said.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a somber keynote address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
The former first lady painted a picture of what she said young people, including her two daughters, see around them in America today. Obama has long been admired on both sides of the aisle for her ability to deliver inspiring and motivating political speeches. To this day, she remains one of the most sought after campaign surrogates in all of politics.
"Going high means standing fierce against hatred ... And going high means unlocking the shackles of lies and mistrust with the only thing that can truly set us free: the cold hard truth."
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