Jimmy Carter: “I have a deep commitment to controlling unnecessary spending and also controlling inflation.”

I would prefer a much more rapid withdrawal myself and I don't know what the, you know, what the recommendation will be until I see the written report.

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.