Barack Obama: “And I think that's a testimony to the President's leadership on this front.”

I think when you understand the complexities of America and the contradictions of America, I don’t think it makes you love it less. I think it makes you love it more.

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

I thought this was the South Side of Chicago.

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