Barack Obama: “We had a wonderful exchange of ideas. And I continue to be optimistic about our ability to get this recovery package…”

It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.

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

We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, you know, put enormous strain on our military. A lot of people have died. And it feels like we’re back where we were before we started the war, except maybe a little bit worse…

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