Jimmy Carter: “Additionally, all of the hostages will be excused from Federal taxes for the period of time spent in captivity.”

I fear for our democracy.

There's only one chance and one life to count for something. And my faith tells me, or my faith demands, that I use whatever I have whenever I can, to make a difference in people's lives.

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.

His goal is to live to vote for Kamala Harris and see her elected president.