Remarks by the First Lady at the Congressional Black Caucus Gala

Washington, D.C –(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2012 – 7:33 P.M. EDT

MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  It is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you tonight.  Thank you so much for having me.

I want to start by thanking Congressman Cleaver and Shuanise Washington for their outstanding work and for their introduction. I also want to recognize your terrific CBC Foundation President and CEO, Elsie Scott.  (Applause.)    

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