Barack Obama: “I unconditionally condemn today's murder of two police officers in New York City.”

No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed.

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

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

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.