Barack Obama: “You decided you would not be defined by where you come from, but by where you want to go.”

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

Of course, we did not accomplish everything we set out to do. No administration does. Some of the exhibits reflect unfinished business, in some cases, my own shortcomings and mistakes, in some cases because - as a sign I kept on the…

A belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

There will be no kings