Michelle holds her own in the spotlight, speaking at the Democratic National Convention in August 2008. After a standing ovation, Barack shares his appreciation for her speech via satellite, as Sasha, left, and Malia look on.
“We haven’t had a lot of peace and quiet over the last four years,” Obama tells ESSENCE. “Michelle’s always had veto power, and always will, over decisions that have a direct impact on her.”
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