[ applause ] fo folks, that s why the country elected you twice, and it s why you ll be considered one of the most consequential presidents in our history along with one of the most consequential first ladies. you know, michelle, he knows we all know, he couldn t have done it without you. [ applause ] i know i couldn t. in fact, during our we had lunch once a week every week come hell or high water, and everybody wondered all the important things we talked about, probably 40% of the time we talked about family. we most talked about our girls and my grandchildren and my children. you embody dignity beyond measure, michelle, and together you and barack made history. you both generated hope for millions of people who were left behind for so long, and it matters. you both did it with such grace and such class. you know, you dream big, for american people helping lift their burden with the blessing of hope. it was so underestimated just having hope. this is the gift of the obama