Jimmy Carter: “I do not condone any drug abuse, and we'll do everything possible to reduce the serious threat to our society.”

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.

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

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.

All of us must learn to waste less energy.