Michelle Obama Speeches, Quotes: 'When They Go Low; We Go High' And Other Inspirational Messages
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Yesterday, October 13, Michelle Obama gave what many are calling the most powerful speech of the 2016 Presidential Race. Not only that, she also provided the Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign its unofficial slogan.
"When they go low," Clinton says on the campaign trail, "We go high," her supporters shout back.
In 2008 and 2012, President Barack Obama's campaign aides anointed Michelle Obama "The Closer."
This year, Hillary Clinton may well designate her most popular surrogate the starter, the reliever and the pinch-hitter, too.
FLOTUS is known for her ability to deliver strong messages that resonate with audiences. Here are 20 of our favorite quotes.
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![It Is Cruel, Its Frightening, And The Truth Is It Hurts It Is Cruel, Its Frightening, And The Truth Is It Hurts](https://d.ibtimes.com/en/full/2431753/it-cruel-its-frightening-truth-it-hurts.jpg)
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