Barack Obama: “I've ordered flags flying over the White House and other Federal buildings to be lowered to halfstaff from now until…”

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

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.

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

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