Barack Obama: “I intend to fight obstruction with action and I will oppose any effort to return to the very same policies that brought…”

it was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.

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

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