A memory of what was Published by digby on September 7, 2022 And Michelle goes there: “Once out time is up we move on…” Obama on President Biden: "You have guided us through some perilous times … the country is better off than when you took office, and we should all be deeply grateful for that." pic.twitter.com/GOYrjxEldc— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 7, 2022 Obama to his former staffers: "I am a little disappointed that I haven't heard of anyone naming a kid Barack yet, or Michelle, but there is still time." pic.twitter.com/QGXkQ5gamk— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 7, 2022 Barack Obama: "When future generations walk these halls and look up at these portraits, I hope they get an honest sense of who Michelle and I were. I hope they leave with a deeper understanding that if we could make it here, maybe they can, too." pic.twitter.com/zwoqcDb5dm— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 7, 2022 Michelle Obama: "What we are looking at today — a portrait of a biracial kid with an unusual name and the daughter of a water pump operator and stay-at-home mom — what we are seeing is a reminder there is a place for everyone in this country." pic.twitter.com/noW86ASkBN— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 7, 2022 I’d happily vote for her. Email Twitter Facebook Published inUncategorized