"I have seen how leaders rule by intimidation. Leaders who demonize and dehumanize entire groups of people often do so because they have nothing else to offer. And I have seen how places that stifle the voices and dismiss the potential of their citizens are diminished: how they are less vital, less hopeful, less free."

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About Michelle Obama

American attorney and author who served as first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She is known for public initiatives on health, education, and civic engagement. She has published bestselling memoirs and continues public advocacy work.

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