Jimmy Carter: “I have also directed the Secretary of Energy to publish the Plan in the FEDERAL REGISTER.”

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

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.

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

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.