Jimmy Carter: “I think the public at large does not yet realize that what we confront is not just New York City's fiscal crisis, but a…”

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

We look on human rights as an ability to live in peace. And to believe that your future will be better than your past might be.

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.

I fear for our democracy.