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

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

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.

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

That's what I hope every visitor to this center takes away from their experience.