National Remarks by the First Lady at the United Nations General Assembly Spousal Luncheon by Gary Kopycinski on September 24, 2013 Gary Kopycinski Author More in National: Rep. Kelly Condemns FDA Approval of Flavored E-Cigarettes May 6, 2026 Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ban Slavery in Wisconsin February 24, 2026 Martha Washington’s Enslaved Maid Ona Judge Made a Daring Escape to Freedom – but the National Park Service Has Erased Her Story From Philadelphia Exhibit February 14, 2026 New York–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2013 – 12:23 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you all. It’s wonderful to see you all. Please, please rest. I am beyond thrilled to have you all here today.