Barack Obama: “That is why we must build ladders of opportunity for everyone willing to climb them.”

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.

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.

That was fantastic. I was a little tall for it.