Barack Obama: “That's why the United States welcomes China's efforts in playing a greater role on the world stage, a role in which a…”

I think when you understand the complexities of America and the contradictions of America, I don’t think it makes you love it less. I think it makes you love it more.

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

Listen, hypocrisy is progress.

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