Jimmy Carter: “It is with sincere regret and a deep sense of personal loss that I accept your decision to resign as a member of the…”

We look on human rights as an ability to live in peace. And to believe that your future will be better than your past might be.

I would prefer a much more rapid withdrawal myself and I don't know what the, you know, what the recommendation will be until I see the written report.

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.

This is a very wise and very courageous thing for President Obama to do. And in my opinion, is long overdue.