http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0609/13/lkl.01.html Carter:"My own opinion is that the United States should have unequivocal commitment to discussing the controversial issues, not only with Iran, but with North Korea directly. And also say, between Israel and the Palestinians with the Palestinian government and also with Lebanon, and also with Syria. But if you refuse to negotiate or talk to somebody unless they agree with you completely, it means that the -- there's no chance for accommodation."