Barack Obama: “I directed this action consistent with my responsibility to protect U.S. citizens both at home and abroad.”

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.

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.

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