Jimmy Carter: “Well, I've always been concerned about the hostages, but not because of this.”

All of us must learn to waste less energy.

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.

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.

Our great nation now teeters on the brink of a widening abyss. Without immediate action, we are at genuine risk of civil conflict and losing our precious democracy.