“There's no doubt that the Christian right has gone to bed with the more conservative elements of the Republican Party. And there's been a melding in their goals when it comes to the separation of church and state. I've always believed in the separation of church and state.”

American politician and humanitarian

Jimmy Carter was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He also served in Georgia state politics before entering the White House, including time in the state senate and as governor of Georgia. A Democrat, Carter moved from state office to the presidency and later became known for his humanitarian work. He lived to the age of 100, longer than any other U.S. president in history.