Barack Obama: “Right now we are 7 days away from thousands of American workers having to walk off the job because Congress hasn't…”

This idea that any suggestion or criticism that America was anything other than perfect is unpatriotic... is a suggestion that you hate your country.

While we are non-partisan, we are not value-neutral. We have a point of view.

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.