First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers Remarks at the Corporation for National and Community Service

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First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers Remarks at the Corporation for National and Community Service

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, AS RELEASED BY THE WHITE HOUSE

MAY 12, 2009

SPEAKER: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA

[*] OBAMA: Thank you, guys. Thanks so much. (Applause.) Okay, you all can sit down now -- (laughter) -- because you've been working so hard. You need to relax, take a load off. I am just excited to be here. It's like coming home. (Laughter.)

I want to thank Nicky for her wonderful introduction and the leadership and dedication that she has provided. I mean, she talked about you all and the work and the hours that you've put in through this transition and even before, but Nicky has really been holding down the fort.

And I not only want to acknowledge her, but since ...

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