Barack Obama: “That's positive news, and it reflects the steps we've already taken to break the back of this recession.”

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

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

The success of this experiment was never a given.

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