Jimmy Carter: “I can't predict the early end of that situation.”

Base on what I just said, which I can't retract.

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.

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

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