Jimmy Carter: “We were particularly gratified to cooperate with Nigeria in helping to see established the new democracy in Zimbabwe.”

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.

There's only one chance and one life to count for something. And my faith tells me, or my faith demands, that I use whatever I have whenever I can, to make a difference in people's lives.

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.