Barack Obama: “Execution matters – and matters a lot.”

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

There’s no doubt that we are going through a period right now of disruption, polarization.

It's a way to honor her trailblazing leadership, and inspire visitors to follow in her footsteps.

I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.