Jimmy Carter: “I am pleased to sign today H.R. 3951, the National Capital Transportation Amendments of 1979.”

I fear for our democracy.

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

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

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.