Barack Obama: “Poets have always played an important role in telling our American story.”

It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.

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…

That's what I hope every visitor to this center takes away from their experience.

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect.