Barack Obama: “I urge the Senate to act with the American consumers in mind to pass this important legislation.”

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

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

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

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.