Barack Obama: “You guys have done a great job, and what an extraordinary achievement it is for all of you to have represented the…”

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

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

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

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