Full transcript of Michelle Obama's powerful New Hampshire speech
The first lady delivered an impassioned speech in reaction to Donald Trump and the ‘hurtful, hateful language about women’ throughout the election campaign.
My goodness! You guys are fired up!
Well, let me just say hello everyone. I am so thrilled to be here with you all today in New Hampshire. This is like home to me, and this day – thank you for a beautiful fall day. You just ordered this day up for me, didn’t you? It’s great to be here.
Let me start by thanking your fabulous governor, your next US senator, Maggie Hassan. I want to thank her for that lovely introduction. I also want to recognize your Congresswoman Annie McKlane Kuster, who’s a dear, dear friend. Your soon-to-be congresswoman once again, Carol Shea Porter – all of whom have been just terrific friends to us. And your executive council and candidate for governor, Colin Van Ostern.
And, of course, thanks to all of you for taking the time to be here today.
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