Barack Obama: “the aspirations it affirms--including the respect for the institutions and rich cultures of Native peoples--are one[s]…”

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

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

That was fantastic. I was a little tall for it.

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…