Barack Obama: “More than two centuries ago, our forebears began an unending journey to form a more perfect Union.”

At least one of our major parties has been captured by politics that is not that subtle about suggesting that ‘We the people’ means a certain kind of people.

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…

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.

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