Barack Obama: “I could not be prouder of what you're doing.”

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

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

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

It's a way to honor her trailblazing leadership, and inspire visitors to follow in her footsteps.