Barack Obama: “I think we are all, here in the First Lady's office, quite excited about the upcoming trip.”

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.

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

While we are non-partisan, we are not value-neutral. We have a point of view.

They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.