“See, that's why Barack's running: to end the war in Iraq responsibly - to build an economy that lifts every family, to make sure health care is available for every American - and to make sure that every child in this nation has a world-class education all the way from preschool to college.”

American attorney and author

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author. She served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017, during the presidency of her husband, Barack Obama. As First Lady, she was a public figure at the center of national life. She is also known for her work as an author, and her name is closely tied to that role in the public record.