Jimmy Carter: “I believe that every American ought to have a right to a job, and the Democratic Party has this commitment, and always…”

That our country for the first time in my lifetime has abandoned basic principles of human rights.

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.

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