Jimmy Carter: “On behalf of the American people, and for ourselves, Rosalynn and I extend our deepest condolences to Mrs. Ohira and her…”

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.

I fear for our democracy.

Our great nation now teeters on the brink of a widening abyss. Without immediate action, we are at genuine risk of civil conflict and losing our precious democracy.

I say to you, quite frankly, that the time for racial discrimination is over.