Barack Obama: “The solution to our energy crisis will be found not in oil fields abroad but in our farm fields here at home.”

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

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

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

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