Barack Obama: “I am pleased that these Governors of exceptional experience have agreed to join the Council of Governors.”

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…

It was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.

Every president here today, as different as we are, has tried our best to uphold the values that John McCain and Mitt Romney believed in no less than I did.