Barack Obama: “Today, we gather once more to salute every patriot who has ever proudly worn the uniform of the United States of…”

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…

It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.

It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.