Barack Obama: “The African Union's leadership is important in advancing development and democratic norms across the continent.”

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

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.

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