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Aside from President Obama being the Head of State and all, there is something endlessly fascinating about the First Family. 

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From their perfect balance of PDA, to their ability to raise their young children in the spotlight, the Obamas are an admirable couple. Michelle Obama is the cover woman of the September issue of Ladies’ Home Journal and it features a one-on-one interview with the First Couple.

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The Obamas spoke politics with the mag, but still managed to keep the concentration on their family unit, all while gushing about their love for one another. 

Check out some excerpts from the interview below: 

How can we get more women to be leaders, whether in Washington or on their home turf?

Michelle Obama: We have to start with them while they’re young and instill in girls a sense of confidence. That’s why sports are so important. They teach you how to compete — how to fall down and get back up…

Mr. President, what is it about your wife that makes people sit up and listen to her?

President Obama: Well, she’s very smart. She’s a wonderful speaker. She’s very cute.

Michelle Obama: Thanks for this question. I wanted to see what he had to say [laughs].

President Obama: Having said all those things, the quality I love most about her is, she’s honest and genuine. I think that comes across to people. They get a sense that they can trust her. You know, the word “authenticity” is overused these days. But I do think it captures what folks are looking for — not just in leaders, but also in friends and in coworkers — and that is, folks who are on the level. People like that tell you what they think and don’t have a bunch of hidden motives. That’s who Michelle is. She’s also funny. She’s the funniest person in our family.

Be sure to pick up the September issue of the Ladies’ Home Journal and read more of the interview here.