Barack Obama: “Russia is responsible for the violence in eastern Ukraine.”

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.

And there’s no reason to suggest that we can’t get through this one either.

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

No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed.