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Michelle Obama Seems To Choke Up At London Girls School

Michelle Obama seemed moved to tears while addressing female students at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in London Thursday.



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After watching several performances in her honor, the first lady told the students, "all of you are jewels you are precious and you touch my heart."

Mrs. Obama spoke about the women she has met during her first official overseas trip as first lady and her humble upbringing in Chicago.

"I am an example of what's possible when girls are loved and nurtured by the women around them," she said.

Watch the first lady's emotional comments below:

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