Barack Obama: “We plant seeds now… and we watch each successive class benefit from these reforms.”

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.

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect.

it was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.