If I were president, I'd be very glad to see the Palestinians have a nation recognized by the United Nations. There's no downside to it.
Jimmy CarterThere's no way to have a peace agreement unless the mediator or negotiator looks at both sides from an equal basis.
Jimmy CarterIn religious and in secular affairs, the more fervent beliefs attract followers. If you are a moderate in any respect - if you're a moderate on abortion, if you're a moderate on gun control, or if you're a moderate in your religious faith - it doesn't evolve into a crusade where you're either right or wrong, good or bad, with us or against us.
Jimmy Carter