Remarks by the First Lady at Cooper-Hewitt Design Awards Luncheon

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2011 – 1:07 P.M. EDT

MRS. OBAMA: Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the White House. Never get tired of saying that — right? (Laughter.) I am pleased to be here with all of you as we recognize this year’s recipients of the National Design Awards.

As the great American designer Milton Glaser has said, “Good design is good citizenship.” And today we will celebrate both: designers who have reached the…