Jimmy Carter: “The raising of these issues for public debate is an important end in itself.”

I and about 25 others saw something in the air that changed colors and was round.

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.

But inside Palestine, outside of Israel, where the Israelis occupying forces are there, the persecution and deprivation of the Palestinians is horrendous.

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.