Jimmy Carter: “Democracy is indeed a compelling idea, an idea so attractive that even its enemies now attempt to cloak repression with…”

I think that sends a clear signal to Maliki that we won't be there indefinitely and my hope is that they'll be a commitment by the world community including the controversial nations of Syria and Iran.

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

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

This is a very wise and very courageous thing for President Obama to do. And in my opinion, is long overdue.