Barack Obama: “The global community must continue not only to promote stability, but also defend the right of all peoples to live free…”

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

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

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

Of course, we did not accomplish everything we set out to do. No administration does. Some of the exhibits reflect unfinished business, in some cases, my own shortcomings and mistakes, in some cases because - as a sign I kept on the…