The Carter Center has the only existing international taskforce on disease eradication. Which means a total elimination of a disease on the face of the Earth. In the history of the world, there's only been one disease eradicated: smallpox. The second disease, I think, is gonna be guinea worm.

America is constantly involved in unnecessary wars.

Elvis was a symbol of the country's vitality, rebelliousness, and good humor.

The best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation.

Ours is the most wasteful nation on Earth. We waste more energy than we import. With about the same standard of living, we use twice as much energy per person as do other countries like Germany, Japan, and Sweden.

When I reflect upon my blessings during my very nice lifetime, I am inspired to make sure that I spend the balance of the days of my existence in a productive way.

Our individual fates are linked our futures intertwined