Barack Obama: “For decades now, Americans have watched that compact erode. They have seen the decks too often stacked against them. And…”

People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.

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

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.