Jimmy Carter: “I represent you in trying to shape a better life for Americans.”

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.

But among those who believe the case should be re-opened are politicians who don't always agree with each other, ranging from former president, Jimmy Carter to conservative former Georgia congressman, Bob Barr.

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 watched him on television. I thought what he said was absolutely ridiculous. There's no rational or logic to what he had to say.