Barack Obama: “I'm looking for the best people, first and foremost, to serve the American people.”

There’s no doubt that we are going through a period right now of disruption, polarization.

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.

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