Jimmy Carter: “Today’s world is vital to match the pursuit of ideals with the responsible use of force and of power.”

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

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.

I fear for our democracy.

I say to you, quite frankly, that the time for racial discrimination is over.