In the new issue of AARP magazine, First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden open up about the moments leading up to the demise of deceased terrorist Osama Bin Laden, the difficulties they face being married to men in the White House, & whether or not they foresee a future for themselves in politics .

Jill, on the hours up to the capture of Osama bin Laden:

“I didn’t have a clue. Joe left early and was gone all day. Didn’t come home for a meal—nothing. So I knew something was happening, but I thought it was about Libya. [When I heard,] I was grading papers and watching TV.”

Michelle, on not knowing what was going on:

“I knew something was happening, but when it gets down to that level of secrecy, there’s just a small number of people who know anything. I was actually out to dinner with girlfriends, and I didn’t know until I walked in the door. It was later in the evening, and Barack had his suit on, because he was going to the press conference. And I said, ‘What’s going on?’”

Michelle, on a possible future in politics:

“The answer is N-O. Period, dot. I think one reason Jill and I are comfortable and happy is that we’re doing what speaks to us. And what I’ve learned as a woman growing up, getting older, is you’ve got to know who you are. And a politician—it’s never been who I was or wanted to be.”

On doing the Dougie at a Lets Move! event:
MICHELLE OBAMA:

I’ve got little kids. They’re always trying something. And I happen to be very good at dance-mimicking. [Laughs.] For some reason, if I watch somebody do a move for a while, and it’s not too hard or complicated or requires me to throw my leg over my head and flip, I can sort of figure it out.

On the difficulties of taking on White House roles:
MICHELLE OBAMA:

For me it’s sharing my husband with the world. You get a little selfish sometimes. But every time I get irritated, or feel a little lonely or tired, I just think this is our duty. These men are doing a phenomenal service, and they’re doing it with dignity and calm.

On being a role model for African- American girls:
MICHELLE OBAMA:

We did an event for military kids, and there were a lot of African American young girls out there little black girls who were just proud because they see themselves in somebody who they think is great.

You can see it in their eyes. You can see it with the hugs and the way they hold on so tight. It matters. So I do embrace it.

For more from these lovely ladies, visit AARP.org/magazine!

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