Jimmy Carter: “We can still reach the decisions that are in our Nation's long-term, best interests.”

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.

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.

I fear for our democracy.

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.