America has no functioning democracy at this moment.

I believe that we are given an order by Jesus. One of the last things he did was to spread the word of God and he being the basis for our salvation. Christians are supposed to be evangelicals. And I am.

On the basis of both values and interests, the natural relationship between Islam and the United States is one of friendship.

I have never been happier, more exhilarated, at peace, rested, inspired, and aware of the grandeur of the universe and the greatness of God than when I find myself in a natural setting not much changed from the way He made it.

The reduction of nuclear arsenals and the removal of the threat of worldwide nuclear destruction is a measure, in my judgment, ofthe power and strength of a great nation.

We believe in separation of church and state, that there should be no unwarranted influence on the church or religion by the state, and vice versa.

At the Carter Center we work with victims of oppression, and we give support to human rights heroes.