Barack Obama: “These aren't Democratic ideas, these are American ideas.”

I was a little tall for it.

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

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…

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