Barack Obama: “Michelle and I send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic ferry sinking off…”

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

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

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

the American people want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away"