Michelle Obama greets US athletes in London

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Michelle Obama greets US athletes in London

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First lady Michelle Obama poses for a photo with members of the women's basketball team after speaking at a breakfast with Team USA at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London.

TIM REYNOLDS,AP Sports Writer

LONDON (AP) — Michelle Obama formally opened her stint as leader of the U.S. Olympics delegation on Friday morning, attending a breakfast with American Olympians and saying she was "just in awe" of their company. The U.S. first lady mingled with athletes afterward, posing for photos, shaking hands and sharing hugs with dozens of the Olympians who

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July 27, 2012

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3 readers comments


1. Philip Vorgias wrote on July 27, 2012 11:35 AM	Knew it wouldn't be long for Michelle Obama to jet over on Air Force One (at $100,000/hour) for a photo-op and an expensive vacation, courtesy of the American taxpayer. Let em eat cake, eh Michelle? 3 more months.

2. Niko Seretis wrote on July 27, 2012 4:51 PM	One of the worst first ladies this country has ever scene.

3. Philip Vorgias wrote on July 27, 2012 10:02 PM	Agreed, Niko. She's toned it down the last year or so because she was getting flak from too much wreckless spending on entertainment and vacations, but with a second term all bets would be off. The Obama's are all about telling everyone else how to live their lives, while they enjoy the perks of high public office like no first family we've had for decades.
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