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Article: The 2008 Convention: In Primetime Address, Craig Robinson, Michelle Obama's Brother, To Introduce Her, Focus On Values That Shape Her, Drive Her Husband
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- August 25, 2008
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To: POLITICAL EDITORS
Contact: Jenni Engebretsen, Damon Jones, Natalie Wyeth, +1-720-
362- 2006
DENVER, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Democratic
National Convention Committee (DNCC) released excerpts today from a
speech to be delivered by Craig Robinson, Michelle Obama's brother,
a featured speaker in tonight's program.
"But when I really think back, I can also see how the person she
is today, was formed in the experiences we shared growing up:
working hard, studying hard, having parents who wanted more for us
than what they had. And always being reminded that in this country
of all countries - those things were possible."
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"We lost my father in 1991.
And I know he's ...