Barack Obama: “We are facing one of the most serious financial crises in this nation's history.”

They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.

The American people want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away

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.