Presidents remember Jimmy Carter's life

Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100.

Current, future and former presidents have commented on the extraordinary life of the former president, who served from 1977 to 1981.

After his single term in the White House, Carter founded the Carter Center, participated in monitoring elections in developing countries, volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, and taught Sunday school at his local church in Georgia.

He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, 22 years after leaving office, “for his decades of tireless efforts to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, advance democracy and human rights, and promote economic and social development.”

Here’s what the presidents had to say after Carter’s death.

Former presidents react to Jimmy Carter’s death

George W Bush

In a statement, Bush and his wife Laura Bush expressed their condolences and prayers to the Carter family.

“James Earl Carter Jr. was a man of deeply held convictions. He was loyal to his family, his community and his country. President Carter honored the office. And his efforts to leave a better world didn’t end with the presidency. His work with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center is an example of service that will inspire Americans for generations.

Joe Biden

In a joint statement, President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden Carter an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and a “dear friend.” Biden also ordered an official state funeral for Carter in Washington, DC.

“And to all the young people of this nation and to all who are searching for what it means to live a life of meaning and significance – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith and Humility. He showed that. “We are a great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.”

Donald Trump

In a statement posted on Truth Social, former and President-elect Donald Trump said Carter was part of an “exclusive club” of members who understand the responsibilities of the presidency and leading the nation.

“The challenges Jimmy faced as president came at a crucial time for our country, and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for that. Melania and I remember them warmly. We ask the Carter family and their loved ones to keep them in their hearts and prayers during this difficult time.

Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama released a joint statement on Carter’s death, highlighting his accomplishments in and out of office as well as his devotion to Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, where Carter taught Sunday school.

“Whenever I had the opportunity to spend time with President Carter, I realized that he not only proclaimed these values, but that he embodied them. And in doing so, he taught us all what it means to live a life of grace.” In his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, President Carter said: “God gives us the opportunity to relieve suffering. We can choose to work together for peace.” He has made this choice again and again over the course of his 100 years, and the world has become a better place because of it.

Things will be a little quieter at Maranatha Baptist Church on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away – he is buried next to Rosalynn next to a willow tree at the end of the road, and his memory calls us all to look out for our better angels. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family and to all who loved and learned from this remarkable man.

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