Barack Obama: “Just in terms of the historic record here, the Republicans were brought in early and were consulted.”

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

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

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.

I thought this was the South Side of Chicago.