Barack Obama: “There is not a country on Earth that wouldn't gladly trade places with the United States of America.”

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

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.

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…

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.