Michelle Obama is an "extraordinary mother" to their two daughters, Malia, 9, and Sasha, 7, Barack Obama tells US.

Michelle Obama an "extraordinary mother"

"Nothing is more important to Michelle than being a good mother," the Democratic presidential nominee tells Us. "She works every day to instill in our girls the same values we were raised with."

. "She's a very genuine person, just like you and me," longtime friend Valerie Jarrett says, who adds, "She's not in the least bit interested in being a co-president. Her first priority as first lady would be that the girls are OK."

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