The following is a transcript of First Lady Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention on Sept. 4, 2012. In a pre-taped speech, Obama… The 2012 Democratic National Convention was a gathering, held from September 3–6, 2012, at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, in which delegates of the Democratic Party nominated President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden for reelection, in the 2012 … Earning more and more money while -- family continued to scrape by. Dream. But like so many women she hit the glass ceiling. And thought to get the auto industry back on its feet. And even as a kid. Because Barack knows what it means one of family struggles he knows what it means to want something more for your kids and grandkids. Going by -- a hole in the passenger side door. And he wants. Being able to earn a decent living that allowed him to support his family. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Am. While I believed deeply in my husband's vision for this country and I was certain he would make an extraordinary president. But why did Obama take God out of the 2012 Democratic platform? It's actually -- fair chance at that -- American dream. Personal what being president really looks like. Yeah we we were so young so in love and so in -- And that's why -- rockets fought so hard to increase student aid. They've brought together for the American people. Was was filled with simple -- Saturday that soccer games. I always thought she was an effective surrogate for her husband in the campaign. They they simply believed in that fundamental American promise. But my dad still had to pay a tiny portion of that tuition and self. I. I. I'd give my eyes 100 times again to have the chance to do what I have done and what I can still do. I'm not a political person. Barack knows that like me and like so many of you he never. And I knew there were plenty of mornings when it was a struggle for him to simply get out of it. Yeah yeah. I had never imagined for themselves. For their dreams. She just keeps getting up and moving forward with. Finally made it to college nearly all of -- -- came from student loans and grants. We are are so grateful for your family service and sacrifice. Folks like Barack's grandmother men and women who who said to themselves. In a moving speech, Mrs. Obama … And every semester he was determined to pay that bill right on time even taking out loans when he fell short. I can honestly say that when it comes to his character and his convictions and his heart. MI. Barack's grandmother. Michelle Obama 2020 DNC speech: Read the full transcript - … She invited my -- -- -- -- to the White House. Patiently waiting to greet him. In action. Here in America. And and she would often tell Barack. Kal Penn Thanks 'Invisible Man in the Chair'. Sundays at grandma's house. Proudly showing the -- -- every one we news. But despite these challenges. It is who we are. How would they feel being uprooted from their school their friends in the only home they'd ever known. That the letter from the father struggling to pay his bills. That is what has made my story and Barack story. Aren't political. Any is always ready to listen the good idea he's always looking for the very best. {"duration":"3:00","description":"First lady excites delegates with a speech about the president's values at the DNC. And opportunities worthy of their promise. And I hear the determination in his voice as he tells me you won't believe what these folks are going -- Michelle it's not right. And in so many other American stories possible and let me tell you something I say all of this tonight not just as First Lady no. We always do what we we get there because the folks like my dad. Julian Castro DNC Speech: 'It Starts With Education'. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news? -- that even. "The ObamaBiden Administration was the most corrupt in history, including the fact that they got caught SPYING ON MY CAMPAIGN, the biggest political scandal in the history of our Country," Trump wrote. And and I are so proud of our five kids. Ever known for her fashion statements, Obama's necklace was a trendy way to add to her overall bottom line: just how important it is for Americans to get out and vote in the 2020 election, despite obstacles the coronavirus pandemic may present. Ms. Obama’s speech is actually written at a higher grade level than all but 11 of the 70 orally delivered State of the Union addresses delivered since 1934. And for years minute no more qualified than she was -- she had actually trained were promoted up the ladder ahead of her. And courage and grace. The guy whose proudest possession was a coffee table he found in a dumpster. 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Much of Obama's 20-minute speech focused on how President Donald Trump has proven over the past four years that he is "wrong president for our country. Axios reported that President-elect Joe Biden is considering former South Bend This same man. My father was a pump operator at the city water plant. Hunched over his desk. I am one of a … You do not slam it shut behind you know you reach back. Giving her best without complaint or regret. ", "He has had more than enough time to prove that he can do the job, but he is clearly in over his head. Our grandparents should be able to afford their medicine our kids should be Alicea doctor when they're sick. Connect the world with a touch of the button. And I deeply loved the man I had built that life would. That the truth matters. However, a similiar style is available on the company's website for $295. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – First lady Michelle Obama set out to do for Democrats Tuesday exactly what Republicans wanted Ann … It's about the difference you -- in people's lives. Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech Disqualifies Joe Biden For The Presidency August 18, 2020 By Kylee Zempel Michelle Obama addressed the Democratic … Just a mom to mom note to say thank you for caring. -- Those -- the values that Barack and I am so many of you are trying to pass on to our own children. Michelle Obama spoke to delegates at the Democratic National Convention about the Barack Obama she fell in love with. That belief that here in America -- -- always something better out there you -- willing to work for it. Okay. Our collection of struggles and hopes injury means. A president's words have the power to … Brock was raised by a single mom who struggle to pay the bills and by grandparents who stepped in when she needed help. And and struggle for us up yet if they could raise beams of steel to this -- -- demands of the moon. Right here in the United States of America. And then, make sure our friends and families do the same," she said. -- They're not just going to walk again they're going to run and they're gonna run marathons. To live in the greatest nation on earth. If if we want to give all of our children. The airport -- and the marine. And longing and steadfast love. -- see so many of us stand here denied because of their sacrifice. Their unflinching -- five. -- -- when people ask me. We learned about gratitude and humility. And I've seen it in our men and women in uniform and our proud military families. Our economy from the brink of collapse to creating jobs again jobs you can raise a family on good job. And change is slow and it never happens all at once but eventually. If it emigrants could leave behind everything they knew for better life on our shores if women could be dragged to jail for seeking the vote. Are your values and your vision and the life experiences that make you who you are. Michelle Obama speech at DNC 18:47 Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered an impassioned speech at the first night of the Democratic National … Coming up in the next {{countdown}} {{countdownlbl}}. Are thinking about families like mine every single day. Or none of the above he knows that we. And no one in this country should ever go broke. So. Could Wear our country's uniform and sacrificed. And it warms this mother's heart. Poring over the letters people let's send him. We've got to vote early, in person if we can.". But generation could defeat a depression and define greatness for all time if a young preacher could -- -- -- the mountaintop would be the right. And and walk through that doorway of opportunity. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? And. Michelle Obama sought to humanize her husband. Along with President Obama they have made helping military families a top priority. We've got to keep working to fix this -- got so much more to do. From from the young people -- so much promise but so few opportunities. In fact they admired him. Michelle Obama, wife of U.S. President Barack Obama delivers her featured speech as she appears on a large screen above the stage at the Democratic National Convention at … And I I love. Why are they selling poster of Obama as Jesus at the DNC in Charlotte? Fair and square. By turning down high paying jobs and instead working and struggling neighborhoods. That being president doesn't change who you are no hit it reveals who you are. Maybe my grandchildren will. But for business leaders, in particular, there were 13 sentences in that speech that haven’t gotten as much attention. That for Barack. -- went from what we look like horrible we'd love. It is an honor and respect. That even if you don't start out. -- -- -- -- -- -- From their example. Whether being in the White House has changed my husband. Democrat activist explains her experience attending the Democratic National Convention. And the truth is. -- -- Those stories. He and my mom were determined to give me and my -- but. President Donald Trump criticized Michelle Obama Monday, accusing her of pre-taping her speech for Joe Biden kicks off his political convention.The former first lady will be … He's thinking about the pride that comes from a hard day's work. If if we want to give them that sense of limitless possibility. But I'm a mom. -- of the problems we're no amount of data out or numbers will get you to the right answer. "Barack knows the American Dream because he's lived it," the first lady told the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday in an address intended to reassure voters that her husband share their values – hard work, perseverance and optimism – while also drawing a contrast between him and Mitt Romney. Let us never forget. I loved the life we had built for girls. For from the woman dying of cancer whose insurance company won't cover her care. That's what it meant to be a man. He was so proud. I. -- -- No matter who we are only. So today. And I see the concern in his side's. Same man. -- the polls on Election Day and make our voice is tired. In everyone he meets. And keep interest rates -- So in the end -- For Barack. During her speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, former first lady Michelle Obama argued that Joe Biden's character, compassion and … Could of -- -- college without financially. Am. Another president. To become part of -- nationwide support network. Because for -- Success isn't about how much money you make. My most important title is still mom and she. We will always have your back. And black Smiths could win independence from an empire. -- I I love that he would never forgotten how he started. In the toughest moments. I may not have a chance to fulfill my dreams but maybe my children will. I wrote Michelle Obama a Christmas card. "We have got to vote like we did in 2008 and 2012," Obama said during her pre-taped address for the convention. I considered Michelle Obama’s speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention effective due to her proper inclusion of credibility, emotion, and logic. I knew there were plenty of days when he was in pain. Speaking of the president, the First Lady’s DNC speech was written at four grade levels above Barack Obama’s State of the Union addresses in 2011 (8.1), 2012 (8.4), and 2010 (8.8). -- At the end of the day. -- surely we can do our part as citizens of this great democracy to exercise those rights surely weekend. He was still the guy who picked me up for our days in a car. My -- hardly ever missed a day of work. And was only pair of decent shoes was a half size too small. Working families and small businesses. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. And for all of our sons and daughters. Former first lady Michelle Obama capped off the first night of the DNC with a speech that touted Joe Biden's empathy. Every day. See now and that's when I knew I had found a kindred spirit. Read former President Barack Obama's speech to the 2020 Democratic National Convention, as prepared for delivery: -- anxiously checked their -- every few minutes to ensure that they were still breathing. Then all be there for them. If you work hard and do what you're supposed to do you should be able to build a decent life for yourself and an even better life for your kids and grandkids. Michelle Obama’s DNC speech has gotten a lot of attention. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Of traveling all across this country and everywhere I've gone in the people I've met. I'm not even a political person. Former first lady Michelle Obama's speech took on Trump and Trumpism more directly than she did in her well-received 2016 Democratic National Convention speech. You see that's the man who sits down with me and our girls for dinner nearly every night. -- -- -- mean do in a place like this. Thanks for the very kind words Michelle!". Although she was restricted to giving the speech virtually, it didn't stop her from speaking from the heart, personal history and wisdom to deliver an 18-minute speech that is bound to resonate with voters in the United States. That if I truly want to leave a better world for my daughters. Let me tell you why. The Rockies thinking about folks like my dad -- like his grandmother. -- -- Uday. And and as I got to know Barack I realize that even though he had grown up all the way across the country. But back when we first came together for years ago I still have some concerns about this journey we've begun. And me. I am so proud to introduce my fellow mom and our First Lady Michelle Obama. -- then surely we can keep on sacrifice in and building for our own kids and grandkids right. He cannot meet this moment. And wool lace sand and -- who they love. That so many people had a -- in our success from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean. And I've seen how the issues that come across -- president's desk are always the hard ones. But what I am is a military mom. And I don't know what I'm going to get them together again because one of them is always deploying. Fellow Nlanders resident in the United States and Nigeria, did u guys watch Michelle Obama's speech? Are still the heart of my heart's. But day after day she kept on waking up -- Don to catch the bus. And CNN. See our life before moving to Washington. You see for my dad. Giving our kids the education they deserve. Michelle Obama sends clear message with gold ‘VOTE’ necklace during virtual speech at DNC convention Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore Aug 18 2020, 10:40 ET Updated: Aug 19 2020, 9:02 ET Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore Invalid Date, . But every morning. Are families weren't asking for much. And a -- Americans. That's the -- and I see -- in those quiet moments late at night. To be sending his kids to college and he made sure we never missed a registration deadline because his check was late. Because of an accident or an illness. Michelle Obama’s keynote speech to end Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention came after addresses from everybody including former Republicans as well as a …