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Obama's 60 Minute Interview: 9 Things You Should Know

Michelle's First Priority Is to Be Mom in Chief

When asked: You were a high-powered executive. How long do you give her, knocking around that big house, before she starts to want to imprint on the job of being first lady? Obama said: I think Michelle is gonna design her own role. I think she's gonna set her own path. But here's one thing I know about Michelle she's serious when she talks about being a mom. That's why our girls are so wonderful. I'd love to take credit for it. But this is the one who deserves most of the credit. And… Michelle Obama said: Well, the thing we've learned, you know, as we've watched this campaign, is that people, women, are capable of doing more than one thing well at the same time. And I've, you know, had to juggle being mom in chief and having a career for a long time. The primary focus for the first year will be making sure that the kids make it through the transition. But there are many issues that I care deeply about. I care about military families and the work/family balance issue. I care about education. I, both Barack and I, believe that we can have an impact in the D.C. area. You know, in terms of making sure we're contributing to the community that we immediately live in. That's always been something that we try to do. Whether it's in our own neighborhoods or in the schools that we've attended. So there's plenty to do.