I'm encouraged by the record-setting number of Americans who turned out to vote in last week's election have an abiding trust in Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, in their character and capacity to do what is right. But I also know that no single election will settle the matter. Our divisions run deep, our challenges are daunting.
Obama expresses optimism about voter turnout and trust in Biden and Harris, while acknowledging ongoing divisions in the country.
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It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.
There’s no doubt that we are going through a period right now of disruption, polarization.
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.
I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.
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