Barack Obama: “American ideals and ideas are more important than ever in the fight against Daesh and global extremism.”

It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.

People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.

It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.

That's what I hope every visitor to this center takes away from their experience.