President Joe Biden and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday following the latter’s passing at 100.
Biden praised Carter, whose presidency was marked by turmoil both on foreign and domestic fronts, as an “extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian.”
Biden said of his “dear friend”:
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.
He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism. We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together. The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the…
