Jimmy Carter: “I can think of no more fitting birthday present than this declaration of energy security or energy independence.”

I fear for our democracy.

Hospitals are just like prisons. They're easy to get in, but hard to get out. You need to help me get out of here so that I can go and serve the people in Tennessee.

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.

Without immediate action, we are at genuine risk of civil conflict and losing our precious democracy.