Jimmy Carter: “I applaud the Senate for showing the Nation and the world that this country is ready to deal with an unexpected future…”

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

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

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