Jimmy Carter: “This act of Congress reaffirms our commitment to the environment.”

But among those who believe the case should be re-opened are politicians who don't always agree with each other, ranging from former president, Jimmy Carter to conservative former Georgia congressman, Bob Barr.

I don't think the administration has ever picked up the ball, much less dropped it.

Well, the agreement is not supposed to help the Cuban dictators and it doesn't. But the agreement does it helps both the Cuban people and the American people in the long-term.

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