Jimmy Carter remembered as “statesman and humanitarian” as world leaders respond to his death at 100

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Jimmy Carter remembered as “statesman and humanitarian” as world leaders respond to his death at 100

The death on Sunday of former President Jimmy Carter, the nation’s oldest former president in history, quickly prompted tributes from the U.S. and abroad, with responses coming in from world leaders and ordinary citizens, celebrities and politicians, and people whose lives he affected. Here are some of the reactions to Carter’s death at age 100.

President Biden & first lady Dr. Jill Biden

President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden said in a statement on Sunday that “America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”

“Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well,” the statement said. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe.”

They urged Americans to study Carter, who they described as a ” man of principle, faith, and humility.”

“He showed that we are great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong,” the Bidens said.

Sen. Raphael Warnock

Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat who represents Carter’s home state of Georgia, said Sunday that Carter was “one of my heroes.”

“His leadership was driven by love, his life’s project grounded in compassion and a commitment to human dignity,” Warnock said. “For those of us who have the privilege of representing our communities in elected office, Jimmy Carter is a shining example of what it means to make your faith come alive through the noble work of public service.”

Warnock spoke fondly of Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, who died in Nov. 2023.

“He brought his family to worship at my church. At a family dinner, I remember the President and his amazing wife, Rosalyn, holding my daughter, then just two months old, as if she were their own granddaughter. They were among my favorite people,” Warnock said.

Sen. Jon Ossoff

Sen. Jon Ossoff, also a Democrat who represents Georgia, said Carter “will be remembered for his commitment to democracy and human rights, his enduring faith, his philanthropic leadership, and his deep love of family.”

“From Plains to across the State of Georgia, the United States, and around the world, millions will forever admire and appreciate all that President Carter did for the United States and for the global community,” Ossoff wrote. “The State of Georgia and the United States are better places because of President Jimmy Carter. I join all Georgians and all Americans in mourning his loss. May Jimmy Carter’s memory be a blessing.”

Sen. Chuck Schumer

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, said Carter “personified the true meaning of leadership through service, through compassion, and through integrity.”

“From his legacy as President, to his dedication to improving human rights across the globe, and his tireless efforts alongside his wife Rosalynn, in building a better world through Habitat for Humanity, he inspired millions with his unwavering commitment to justice and equality,” Schumer wrote. 

Senate ********* Leader Mitch McConnell

Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Republican representing Kentucky, reflected on Carter’s humble origins as a peanut farmer and member of the U.S. military before becoming president. 

“He returned home and saved the family farm before feeling drawn to a different sort of public service. And less than 15 years after his first campaign for the state Senate, his fellow Americans elected him leader of the free world,” McConnell said.

“Jimmy Carter’s character and commitment, just like his crops, were fruits of all-American soil. After every season when life led him to lofty service far from home, he came back home again, determined to plow his unique experiences and influence into helping others; into building and teaching and volunteering; into further enriching the same rich soil that had made his own life possible,” McConnell said.

Jordan Freiman

Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes.

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