Jimmy Carter: “Just as our continents are linked, our destinies are linked as democratic nations.”

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

I don't agree with that at all.

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.

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.