(Reuters) -World leaders and U.S. politicians reacted to information that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later obtained the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, has died at age 100.
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND FIRST LADY JILL BIDEN
“Immediately, America and the world misplaced a unprecedented chief, statesman and humanitarian.
Over six many years, we had the dignity of calling Jimmy Carter an expensive buddy. However, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, although, is that tens of millions of individuals all through America and the world who by no means met him considered him as an expensive buddy as nicely.”
US PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP
“The challenges Jimmy confronted as President got here at a pivotal time for our nation and he did the whole lot in his energy to enhance the lives of all People. For that, all of us owe him a debt of gratitude.
Melania and I are considering warmly of the Carter Household and their family members throughout this tough time. We urge everybody to maintain them of their hearts and prayers.”
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
“Laura and I ship our heartfelt condolences to Jack, Chip, Jeff, Amy, and your complete Carter household.
James Earl Carter, Jr., was a person of deeply held convictions. He was loyal to his household, his group, and his nation. President Carter dignified the workplace. And his efforts to depart behind a greater world didn’t finish with the presidency. His work with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Heart set an instance of service that can encourage People for generations.”
FORMER US PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON AND FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON
“From his dedication to civil rights as a state senator and governor of Georgia; to his efforts as President to guard our pure assets within the Arctic Nationwide Wildlife Refuge, make power conservation a nationwide precedence, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and safe peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David; to his post-Presidential efforts on the Carter Heart supporting sincere elections, advancing peace, combating illness, and selling democracy; to his and Rosalynn’s devotion and onerous work at Habitat for Humanity—he labored tirelessly for a greater, fairer world.”
FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON
“All through his life, Jimmy Carter has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of probably the most weak and has tirelessly fought for peace. France sends its heartfelt ideas to his household and to the American folks.”
VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT JD (NASDAQ:) VANCE
“Jimmy Carter devoted his life to serving this nation. Our ideas and prayers exit to his family members. Might he Relaxation in Peace.”
SENATE MAJORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER
“Immediately, we mourn the lack of one among our most humble and devoted public servants, President Jimmy Carter.
President Carter personified the true that means of management via service, via compassion, and thru integrity.
From his legacy as President, to his dedication to bettering human rights throughout the globe, and his tireless efforts alongside his spouse Rosalynn, in constructing a greater world via Habitat for Humanity, he impressed tens of millions along with his unwavering dedication to justice and equality.”
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER
“I used to be very sorry to listen to of President Carter’s (NYSE:) passing and I want to pay tribute to his many years of selfless public service.
His presidency shall be remembered for the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, and it was that lifelong dedication to peace that noticed him obtain the Nobel Peace prize.
Motivated by his sturdy religion and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a outstanding dedication to social justice and human rights at house and overseas.”
US SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL
“Elaine and I be part of the Senate and the nation in mourning the passing of our thirty ninth president, Jimmy Carter.”
“President Carter served throughout instances of stress and uncertainty, each at house and overseas. However his calm spirit and deep religion appeared unshakeable. Jimmy Carter served as our commander-in-chief for 4 years, however he served because the beloved, unassuming Sunday faculty trainer at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia for forty. And his humble devotion leaves us little doubt which of these two vital roles he prized probably the most.”
US HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON
“Immediately, the ideas of People and the prayers of Congress are lifted up on behalf of the Carter household. President Carter’s story was one among humble beginnings, and his life is a testomony to the boundless alternatives accessible on this nice nation. Due to his work in brokering the Camp David Accords and his advocacy with Habitat for Humanity, the world is a extra peaceable place, and extra People have a spot to name house. Nobody can deny that President Carter led a unprecedented lifetime of service to his nation. Might he relaxation in peace.”
US SENATOR MARK WARNER
“President Carter shall be remembered by what he constructed and left behind for us – a mannequin of service late into life, a tireless devotion to household and philanthropy, and a extra peaceable world to name house.”
US SENATE MAJORITY WHIP DICK DURBIN
“Jimmy Carter proved that excellence in public service can prolong past the White Home. His life was an inspiration to these of us who aspire to guide a lifetime of service.”
