Barack Obama: “This month, let us honor their tremendous contributions—as scientists and artists, as activists and entrepreneurs.”

Never talks that way when they are in the same room.

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…

Listen, hypocrisy is progress.

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