That about sums it up.
I wonder what Carter gave away to secure his release.
He gave Kim credibility by negotiating with him.
Former presidents have been fulfilling these kinds of roles and missions for a mighty long time.
Trying to make this into a partisan issue indicates how completely clueless many of you folks really are when it comes to international politics.
Kim wasn't even there, he was in China.
Irrelevant.
Carter negotiated with Kim's government.