Barack Obama: “I want to make it a national mission to educate our kids and train our workers better than anyone else in the world.”

They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

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.

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