Barack Obama: “Japan is one of our closest allies, and the U.S.-Japan alliance is the central foundation for our regional security.”

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.

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

I obviously have a room in his head.

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