Barack Obama: “I have long said that we need to change the way that Washington works so that it works better for the American people.”

They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.

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

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.