On the recordJuly 4, 2016
Ab represented the best of public service himself, and he believed in empowering the next generation of young people to shape our country.
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Statement on the Death of Former White House Counsel Abner J. Mikva
Share
More from Barack Obama
Jun 22, 2026
While we are non-partisan, we are not value-neutral. We have a point of view.
Jun 18, 2026
They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.
Jun 11, 2026
For almost four decades, Nancy Pelosi served the American people and worked to make our country better.
Jun 19, 2026
I think when you understand the complexities of America and the contradictions of America, I don’t think it makes you love it less. I think it makes you love it more.
Other voices in this conversation
