Jimmy Carter: “I want to thank the Congress for their close cooperation so far.”

The aircraft carrying the 52 American hostages had cleared Iranian airspace on the first -- first leg of a journey home. And at every one of the 52 hostages was alive, was well and free.

I fear for our democracy.

His goal is to live to vote for Kamala Harris and see her elected president.

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.