By Ben Cohen
Jimmy Carter is one of the only sane voices on the Middle East within mainstream circles (and has been ruthlessly slandered by people like Alan Dershowitz), but continues to speak out about the oppression of the Palestinian people. Carter remains optimistic about the prospects for peace, and maintains an agreement can be reached despite the recent violence. Here he is on The Daily Show promoting his new book on the issue and explaining why Obama presents a new opportunity in the Middle East:
Jimmy Carter is one of the only sane voices on the Middle East within mainstream circles (and has been ruthlessly slandered by people like Alan Dershowitz), but continues to speak out about the oppression of the Palestinian people. Carter remains optimistic about the prospects for peace, and maintains an agreement can be reached despite the recent violence. Here he is on The Daily Show promoting his new book on the issue and explaining why Obama presents a new opportunity in the Middle East:
