Jimmy Carter: “I say this not in criticism of the Congress, but to point out to the American people a potential problem.”

I fear for our democracy.

All of us must learn to waste less energy.

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

Hospitals are just like prisons. They're easy to get in, but hard to get out. You need to help me get out of here so that I can go and serve the people in Tennessee.