Jimmy Carter: “Members of the Board are to be 'selected by the President from among Americans distinguished in the fields of foreign…”

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

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.

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

Inside Israel, there's no semblance of apartheid. It's a wonderful democracy, with everyone treated the same.