Barack Obama: “Afghanistan's desire to engage in a strong, steady, long-term relationship with America is one that we have expressed…”

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.

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It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.

I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.