From left: Former Presidents Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter (HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
"He believed some things were more important than reelection – things like integrity, respect, and compassion. Because Jimmy Carter believed, as deeply as he believed anything, that we are all created in God’s image," he added. "Whenever I had a chance to spend time with President Carter, it was clear that he didn’t just profess these values. He embodied them. And in doing so, he taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service."
Obama highlighted a quote that Carter said when he accepted his Nobel Peace Prize: "God gives us the capacity for choice. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace."
"He made that choice again and again over the course of his 100 years, and the world is better for it," Obama said.
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In another post on X, Obama said, "President Carter taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man."
President Biden referred to Carter as a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism.
He also said he and his wife will cherish seeing Carter and his late wife, Rosalynn, together, noting that the love between the two is the "definition of partnership," while their leadership is the definition of "patriotism."
"We will miss them both dearly, but take solace knowing they are reunited once again and will remain forever in our hearts," Biden said. "To the entire Carter family, we send our gratitude for sharing them with America and the world. To their staff – from the earliest days to the final ones – we have no doubt that you will continue to do the good works that carry on their legacy."
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President-elect Trump also reacted to Carter’s death on Truth Social.
"The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude," Trump wrote. "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."
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