Barack Obama: “The United States will never waver in our commitment to the security of the Republic of Korea.”

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.

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

I think when you understand the complexities of America and the contradictions of America, I don’t think it makes you love it less. I think it makes you love it more.