Barack Obama: “Yet, even on a day of solemn remembrance, there is room for hope.”

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

There’s no doubt that we are going through a period right now of disruption, polarization.

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.

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.