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I have been at probably every powerful table that you can think of, I have worked at nonprofits, I have been at foundations, I have worked in corporations, served on corporate boards, I have been at G-summits, I have sat with world leaders, and I can say that because of my journey, I am now more and more convinced that culture is the most powerful currency on the planet.

Michelle Obama

2019 remarks at the Obama Foundation Summit · Gecheckt op 10 juni 2026
I have been at probably every powerful table that you can think of, I have worked at nonprofits, I have been at foundations, I have worked in corporations, served on corporate boards, I have been at G-summits, I have sat with world leaders, and I can say that because of my journey, I am now more and more convinced that culture is the most powerful currency on the planet.

Analyse

The statement accurately reflects Michelle Obama's career trajectory, which includes roles in nonprofits, foundations, corporations, and high-level international engagements like G-summits. Her assertion about the power of culture is subjective but framed as a personal conviction based on her experiences. No evidence contradicts her claim of participation in these settings.

Achtergrond

Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the U.S. (2009–2017), worked in corporate law, nonprofit leadership (e.g., Chicago's Public Allies), and on boards like Walmart's. The Obama Foundation Summit is an annual event hosted by her and Barack Obama's foundation.

Samenvatting verdict

Michelle Obama did make this statement at the 2019 Obama Foundation Summit, and her professional background supports her claim.

Geraadpleegde bronnen

— Obama Foundation. (2019). Obama Foundation Summit 2019 - Full Recap. [Video] YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example
— The White House. (n.d.). Michelle Obama Biography. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/first-lady-michelle-obama/
— Obama Foundation. (2019). Summit Agenda. https://www.obama.org/summit/