Michelle Obama Congressional Black Caucus keynote. Transcript

 - Lynn Sweet

And that's particularly true when it comes to your work on behalf of our nation's children. You've helped more students pursue careers in fields like medicine and engineering. You've worked to groom young leaders, and give them the tools to fulfill their God-given potential. You've been a voice in Congress on every challenge they face -- from healthcare and education to poverty and crime and so much more.

And that's one of the reasons why I wanted to be here today, because I want to talk with you about another issue that I believe presents an urgent threat to the health and well-being of our young people -- and that is the epidemic of childhood obesity that affects every community in this country -- but it affects the African American community in particular. Transcript