Jimmy Carter: “The American people value the enormous contributions the Chinese people have made to the achievements of humanity.”

The aircraft carrying the 52 American hostages had cleared Iranian airspace on the first -- first leg of a journey home. And at every one of the 52 hostages was alive, was well and free.

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.

His goal is to live to vote for Kamala Harris and see her elected president.

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