More than 700 people—some of whom waited in line for hours—came to see first lady Michelle Obama at Dale City VFW 1503 on Thursday.
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Introducing her were local representatives Del. Luke Torian (D-52) and Neabsco District Supervisor John D. Jenkins and Sen. Mark Warner’s wife, Lisa Collis.
“Grassroots is at the core of everything we do,” said Obama, who met with local volunteers before speaking at the VFW. “We are doing it for the values we believe in. “
The first lady spoke on President Barack Obama’s work in areas of equal pay for equal work, the Affordable Health Care act, the military and the future for children.
“When so many women are now breadwinners in our families,” said Obama of the need for equal pay, “women’s success in this economy is our success in this economy.”
Obama reminded the crowd that her husband “kept his promise—he brought troops home from Iraq. Brought to justice the man behind the 9/11 attacks.”
While listing off the President’s accomplishments, Obama also named gaining private-sector jobs, his work and belief on the Dream Act, which helps high school graduates who are undocumented immigrants get help with college or jobs, and the need for greater educational opportunities.
“We want to restore basic middle class security for our families,” said Obama. “You shouldn’t lose your house because someone lost a job—not in America."
Obama said that President Barack Obama wants to see education opportunities expand.
“Believe me—today, he knows as a father what it means to want something better for your kids. Those are the experiences that have made him the man and the President he is today,” said Obama.
“All of this, all these wonderful accomplishments and so much more are all at stake this November,” said Obama. "It all boils down to one question: Are we going to continue the change we’ve begun?"
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#1 belief on the Dream Act, which helps high school graduates who are undocumented immigrants get help with college or jobs, and the need for greater educational opportunities. (Helping illegals out? What!) #2 “You shouldn’t lose your house because someone lost a job—not in America." (Its a simple legal contract you must pay for your house. Period. Rent if you can not keep a mortgage.) #3 Obama’s work in areas of equal pay for equal work (So two people picking apples all day should make the same pay? Even if one has a college degree or can carry twice the apples?) #4 he brought troops home from Iraq. (and sent them to another war or unemployment lines didnt he?) #5 Brought to justice the man behind the 9/11 attacks. (How did he do this? I thought the military did it. Maybe he took the risk of sending troops in after the man?)
Thanks for your comment. To help clarify a bit more, the equal pay for equal work in this context refers to the President's belief that men and women should be paid the same for the same level of work.
Sorry for the delay in approving comments. I was not at my desk at the time. Thanks for your comment.
745 was the number provided to me by the Obama press staff.