Michelle Obama Makes Very Controversial Comment To Laura Bush Recently, during a conversation with Laura Bush, First Lady Michelle Obama made the controversial claim that women are smarter than men. We cant waste this spotlight, it is temporary and life is short and change is needed and women are smarter than men, Michelle told the former first lady. And the men cant complain because youre outnumbered today. The comments were made at the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit. Michelle also took the opportunity to complement Laura on her time served as first lady, claiming that she held her position with a certain grace and kindness and compassion. You come to this with a temperament, Michelle continued on.Some people are shy and never want the limelight other people are much more outgoing, and may be a bit more aggressive and able to withstand the heat of the spotlight that shines on us. What do you think? Did Laura Bush make a better first lady than Michelle? 