Barack Obama: “We are fortunate to be living in the most peaceful, most prosperous, most progressive era in human history.”

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

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…

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect."