Jimmy Carter: “I think it's obvious that we'll do whatever we can to protect American lives throughout the world.”

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 fear for our democracy.

Inside Israel, there's no semblance of apartheid. It's a wonderful democracy, with everyone treated the same.

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.