Barack Obama: “We need to protect the health and safety of our people from naturally occurring or intentional threats.”

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.

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

That's what I hope every visitor to this center takes away from their experience.

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.