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And I would like to take a moment (gasp) to introduce our extra special -- it's Kermit
the Frog, everyone. (Applause.)
KERMIT THE FROG: Oh, thank you. Nice to meet you. Thank you. Thank you, ma'am. Good to
see you again.
MRS. OBAMA: Oh, it's wonderful to see -- oh, thank you, Kermit. Thank you so much.
KERMIT THE FROG: Thank you. That's what they do in Europe.
MRS. OBAMA: Yes, very fancy. It's great to have you here.
KERMIT THE FROG: Well, it's wonderful to be here. I would have been here sooner. I did
get to take pictures with everybody earlier, but it took me a while to get through security.
And I still don't understand how a frog with no clothes could set off a metal detector,
but -- (laughter).
GENERAL DEMPSEY: You ought to see -- try to get through with this on.
MRS. OBAMA: Yes. (Laughter.)
KERMIT THE FROG: I can imagine. I can imagine. That must be tough.
MRS. OBAMA: Well, we are just happy to have you here, and we're so delighted.
KERMIT THE FROG: Yes. Well, I am thrilled to be here. And, by the way, I'm just wondering,
do you mind -- we sort of know each other. Could I call you Michelle?
MRS. OBAMA: Oh, please do. Please do.
KERMIT THE FROG: Yes, it's mostly because I have to call Miss Piggy Her Highness. (Laughter.)
You guys will know what I mean when you see the movie.
But I just want to say a couple of things. It's true that I'm here today because of all
you kids. I always say it's not easy being green, and that sometimes it's not easy for
you guys -- for your moms and dads who wear a green uniform or a blue one or a white one.
But you guys have to be just as tough as them, you know? We understand what that means.
And kids like you are moving from town to town every couple of years sometimes, and
you might have to keep making new friends. But I know you wish your mom and dad could
be around more than they are. But because of all of you and your -- because of that
you're all strong and brave and very grown up. And that's very cool. And I wish I had
been that cool when I was a tadpole. (Laughter.)
MRS. OBAMA: Well, Kermit, I think you're very cool and I think you're very smart too.
KERMIT THE FROG: Well, thank you, thank you. And I think you are very nice, much nicer
than Miss Piggy. (Laughter.)
MRS. OBAMA: Oh, well, that's kind of a low bar. (Laughter.)
KERMIT THE FROG: You're right. You're right. She doesn't raise it very high.
GENERAL DEMPSEY: Well, I would like to take this opportunity to make a special presentation
to Kermit, because of what Kermit has done for all of you. I'd like to give Kermit, as
the senior Muppet, a coin from the senior military officer.
KERMIT THE FROG: Oh, my goodness.
MRS. OBAMA: Oh, wow.
GENERAL DEMPSEY: So, Kermit, on behalf of the Armed Forces, and especially on behalf
of this group of great soldier, sailor, airman, Marine spouses and children, I'd like to give
you this coin.
KERMIT THE FROG: Yes, sir. Oh, my goodness. That is wonderful. Thank you. (Applause.)
I feel so honored and I can't wait to show this to the gang.
MRS. OBAMA: Well, that is a very big privilege --
KERMIT THE FROG: It sure is.
MRS. OBAMA: -- for a very big frog.
KERMIT THE FROG: For a very small frog. (Laughter.)
MRS. OBAMA: Well, I think you're pretty big. But this is a good time. Don't you think it's
time for us to get the movie started? It's ready.
KERMIT THE FROG: Yes, yes, yes. (Applause.) And thanks again to all of you military families
for everything that you do. You are all amazing. So here goes, if I may.
MRS. OBAMA: Please.
KERMIT THE FROG: I may not be a Marine, but I am marine life. (Laughter.) I salute you.
(Applause.)
MRS. OBAMA: Oh, thanks, Kermit.
KERMIT THE FROG: See you later.
MRS. OBAMA: And thank you, everyone. Enjoy the show. We are so proud of you and we are
blessed to have you on our team. You guys have fun. Bye-bye.
KERMIT THE FROG: Bye-bye. Enjoy the movie. (Applause.)