"It is good to know that our nation's defenses against a conventional attack are impregnable, and an imperative that America remain vigilant against threats from terrorists. But as is the case with a human being, admirable characteristics of a nation are not defined by size and physical prowess. What are some of the other attributes of a superpower? Once again, they might very well mirror those of a person. These would include a demonstrable commitment to truth, justice, peace, freedom, humility, human rights, generosity, and the upholding of other moral values."

“I don't think that Israel has any legal or moral justification for their massive bombing of the entire nation of Lebanon.”

“It is apparent that prisoners of war are among the most vulnerable of people. Not only are they completely under the control of their captors, but in a time of conflict, the hatred and brutality of the battlefield are very likely to be mirrored within military prison walls.”

“Wit and Wisdom of Jimmy Carter at LIFE magazine”

“Let us learn together and laugh together and work together and pray together, confident that in the end we will triumph together in the right.”

“I obviously hoped that everything that I found would make a difference, … It ended up being way behind my wildest dreams.”

“The US President was here" Carterpuri, a village in Haryana, India named after President Carter”