President-elect Trump and President Biden reacted to the death of former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday. Trump said, “We all owe him a debt of gratitude” and Biden paid tribute to his “dear friend.”

Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a peanut farmer whose vision of a “competent and compassionate” government brought him to the White House, died on Sunday at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia.

“I just heard the news of the death of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to have served as president know that this is a very exclusive club, and only we can understand the enormous responsibility of leading the greatest nation in history,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “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 are thinking warmly of the Carter family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers,” the new president added.

JIMMY CARTER, 39TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, DIED AT 100

Former President Jimmy Carter discusses his cancer diagnosis during a press conference at the Carter Center on August 20, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. Carter confirmed he has melanoma that has spread to his liver and brain and will begin treatment today. (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

President Biden also spoke out, saying: “The world has lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”

“For six decades we have had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But the extraordinary thing about Jimmy Carter is that millions of people across America and around the world who never met him also considered him a dear friend,” Biden wrote. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, build peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and always advocate for the most vulnerable among us. He saved, uplifted and changed the lives of people around the world.”

Biden called Carter a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism.

FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER SPENDS ‘REMAINING TIME’ AT HOME RECEIVING HOSPICE CARE

US President Jimmy Carter announces new sanctions against Iran in retaliation for US hostage taking, Washington, DC, USA, photo by Marion S. Trikosko, April 7, 1980. (Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

He also said that he and his wife would enjoy seeing Carter and his wife Rosalynn together, pointing out that the love between the two is the “definition of partnership” while their leadership is the definition of “patriotism.” be.

“We will miss them both greatly, but take comfort in knowing that they are reunited and will remain in our hearts forever,” Biden said. “We thank the entire Carter family for sharing it with America and the world. To your co-workers – from the first days to the last – we have no doubt that you will continue to do the good works that carry you forward.” Legacy.

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“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,” Biden added.