Former first lady Michelle Obama said in a conversation published to her YouTube page Friday that the country is not ready for a woman president, saying that the U.S. has “a lot of growing up to do.”

“As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready," Obama said. "That’s why I’m like, don’t even look at me about running because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not.”

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Obama's comment came during a Nov. 5 conversation at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for her podcast. The discussion was between the former first lady and actress Tracee Ellis Ross, during which they discussed Obama’

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