Five US presidents including George HW Bush, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter met at the White House in 2009
“Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,” AFP on December 30 quoted President Joe Biden as emphasizing in a statement released by the White House after the death of former President Joe Biden. President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100 at his home.
The statement affirmed: “For more than six decades, we have been honored to call Jimmy Carter our dear friend. However, what is extraordinary about Jimmy Carter is that millions of people across America and the world have never met him.” he also considered him a dear friend.”
Former US President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100
President-elect Donald Trump said “we all owe Mr. Carter a debt of gratitude.” On social media, Mr. Trump wrote: “The challenges Jimmy faces as president come at a pivotal time for our country and he has done everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans”.
Former President Bill Clinton, a southern Democrat like Mr. Carter, said his predecessor “worked tirelessly for a better, more just world.” In a joint statement with his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Mr. Clinton said that Mr. Carter “lived to serve others – until the very end.”
Former President George W. Bush shared that Mr. Carter’s efforts to leave a better world did not stop at the presidency. “James Earl Carter, Jr., was a man of deep convictions. He was loyal to his family, his community, and his country. President Carter is worthy. And his efforts to leave a legacy bettering the world goes beyond the presidency. His work with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center set an example of service that will inspire Americans for generations.”
Mr. Carter “taught us all what it means to live a life of tolerance, dignity, justice and service,” former President Barack Obama paid tribute to Mr. Carter.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer shared that Mr. Carter “taught us that the power of a leader lies not in words but in actions, not in personal gain but in service to others.” other”.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said: “President Carter’s story is one of humble beginnings and his life is a testament to the countless opportunities available in this great nation. Thanks to environmental work world for the Camp David Accords and his support of Habitat for Humanity, the world is a more peaceful place and more Americans have a place to call home. No one can deny that President Carter had one “a life of extraordinary service to the country”.
Many other American politicians also expressed their condolences to the country’s 39th president. Mr. Carter led the United States during the 1977-1981 term. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
