Barack Obama: “We all have a responsibility to step up and take action to protect our Nation from such devastating disasters.”

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

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.

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