(Reuters) -World leaders and U.S. politicians reacted to information that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later obtained the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, has died at age 100.
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND FIRST LADY JILL BIDEN
“Right this moment, America and the world misplaced a unprecedented chief, statesman and humanitarian.
Over six a long time, we had the dignity of calling Jimmy Carter a pricey buddy. However, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, although, is that tens of millions of individuals all through America and the world who by no means met him considered him as a pricey buddy as nicely.”
US VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS
“President Jimmy Carter was guided by a deep and abiding religion — in God, in America, and in humanity.
Jimmy Carter’s life is a testomony to the facility of service — as a Lieutenant in america Navy, the 76th Governor of Georgia, and the thirty ninth President of america. He reminded our nation and the world that there’s power in decency and compassion.”
US PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP
“The challenges Jimmy confronted as President got here at a pivotal time for our nation and he did every thing in his energy to enhance the lives of all Individuals. For that, all of us owe him a debt of gratitude.
Melania and I are considering warmly of the Carter Household and their family members throughout this tough time. We urge everybody to maintain them of their hearts and prayers.”
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
“Laura and I ship our heartfelt condolences to Jack, Chip, Jeff, Amy, and the complete Carter household.
James Earl Carter, Jr., was a person of deeply held convictions. He was loyal to his household, his neighborhood, and his nation. President Carter dignified the workplace. And his efforts to go away behind a greater world didn’t finish with the presidency. His work with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Heart set an instance of service that can encourage Individuals for generations.”
FORMER US PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON AND FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON
“From his dedication to civil rights as a state senator and governor of Georgia; to his efforts as President to guard our pure sources within the Arctic Nationwide Wildlife Refuge, make vitality conservation a nationwide precedence, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and safe peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David; to his post-Presidential efforts on the Carter Heart supporting sincere elections, advancing peace, combating illness, and selling democracy; to his and Rosalynn’s devotion and exhausting work at Habitat for Humanity—he labored tirelessly for a greater, fairer world.”
U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES
“President Carter’s (NYSE:) management contributed considerably to worldwide peace and safety, together with the landmark Camp David Accords, the SALT II Treaty and the Panama Canal Treaties.
President Carter’s dedication to worldwide peace and human rights additionally discovered full expression after he left the presidency. He performed a key position in battle mediation, election monitoring, the promotion of democracy, and illness prevention and eradication. These and different efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and helped advance the work of the United Nations.
President Carter will likely be remembered for his solidarity with the weak, his abiding grace, and his unrelenting religion within the frequent good and our frequent humanity.”
EGYPT PRESIDENT ABDEL FATTAH AL-SISI
“On this second of sorrow, I lengthen my heartfelt condolences to the household of former American President Jimmy Carter, in addition to to the President and the folks of america of America.
His vital position in reaching the peace settlement between Egypt and Israel will stay etched within the annals of historical past, and his humanitarian work exemplifies a lofty customary of affection, peace, and brotherhood. His enduring legacy ensures that he will likely be remembered as one of many world’s most outstanding leaders in service to humanity.”
GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ
The USA had “misplaced a dedicated fighter for democracy. The world has misplaced an awesome mediator for peace within the Center East and for human rights.”
HUNGARIAN PM VIKTOR ORBAN
“The reminiscence of President Jimmy Carter will at all times be cherished in Hungary. By returning the Holy Crown to the folks of Hungary on the finish of the 70’s, he gave freedom-loving Hungarians hope in a hopeless time. I want to specific my deepest condolences to the Carter household and the American folks.”
US SECRETARY OF STATE ANTONY BLINKEN
“All through a long time of public service, President Carter embodied integrity, compassion, and a dedication to advancing the liberty, safety, and welfare of others.
He channeled that spirit in his overseas coverage, from negotiating the return of the Panama Canal to its host nation, to growing arms management agreements with the Soviet Union. And he introduced it to his each change and dialog, from heads of state to strange residents.
President Carter additionally confirmed us what may be achieved via tireless and principled diplomacy, mediating a landmark cope with Israel and Egypt that helped forge peace between two nations that had spent a long time at struggle. His efforts are an essential reminder of what’s doable, particularly amidst renewed battle and struggling within the area.”
BRITAIN’S KING CHARLES
“It was with nice unhappiness that I realized of the loss of life of former President Carter. He was a dedicated public servant, and devoted his life to selling peace and human rights.
His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I keep in mind with nice fondness his go to to the United Kingdom (TADAWUL:) in 1977.
My ideas and prayers are with President Carter’s household and the American folks at the moment.”
CANADA’S PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU
“Jimmy Carter’s legacy is one in all compassion, kindness, empathy, and exhausting work. He served others each at residence and all over the world his complete life — and he liked doing it. He was at all times considerate and beneficiant along with his recommendation to me. My deepest condolences to the Carter household, his many family members, and the American people who find themselves mourning a former President and a lifelong humanitarian. Might his selfless service proceed to encourage us all for years to return.”
PANAMA’S PRESIDENT JOSE RAUL MULINO
“I provide my condolences to the household and to the folks and Authorities of america on the loss of life of former President Jimmy Carter. His stint within the White Home was marked by tough occasions, and have been essential for Panama in negotiating and signing the Torrijos-Carter Treaties in 1977, which transferred the (Panama) Canal into Panamanian arms and made our nation really sovereign. Might his soul relaxation in peace.”
VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT OF PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO
“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela regrets the loss of life of former President of america of America, Jimmy Carter, and extends its most honest condolences to his household and associates.
Former President Carter was a person of confirmed dedication to peace and dialogue. His contributions to international politics and his dedication to peace have left an indelible mark on the world.”
FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON
“All through his life, Jimmy Carter has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of probably the most weak and has tirelessly fought for peace. France sends its heartfelt ideas to his household and to the American folks.”
AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER ANTHONY ALBANESE
“President Carter rose from humble beginnings to go away a outstanding legacy. Past being elected to the Presidency or being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Jimmy Carter’s legacy is finest measured in lives modified, saved and uplifted.”
VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT JD (NASDAQ:) VANCE
“Jimmy Carter devoted his life to serving this nation. Our ideas and prayers exit to his family members. Might he Relaxation in Peace.”
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY
“We specific our heartfelt condolences to the American folks and to the household of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on his passing. He was a pacesetter who served throughout a time when Ukraine was not but impartial, but his coronary heart stood firmly with us in our ongoing struggle for freedom.
He devoted his life to selling peace on the earth and defending human rights. Right this moment, allow us to keep in mind: peace issues, and the world should stay united in standing in opposition to those that threaten these values.”
CUBAN PRESIDENT MIGUEL DIAZ-CANEL
“Condolences to the folks and the federal government of the U.S., and particularly the household of President James Carter. Our folks keep in mind with gratitude his efforts to raised relations, his visits to #Cuba and his talking out in favor of the discharge of the 5.”
SENATE MAJORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER
“Right this moment, we mourn the lack of one in all our most humble and devoted public servants, President Jimmy Carter.
President Carter personified the true that means of management via service, via compassion, and thru integrity.
From his legacy as President, to his dedication to enhancing human rights throughout the globe, and his tireless efforts alongside his spouse Rosalynn, in constructing a greater world via Habitat for Humanity, he impressed tens of millions along with his unwavering dedication to justice and equality.”
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER
“I used to be very sorry to listen to of President Carter’s passing and I want to pay tribute to his a long time of selfless public service.
His presidency will likely be remembered for the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, and it was that lifelong dedication to peace that noticed him obtain the Nobel Peace prize.
Motivated by his robust religion and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a outstanding dedication to social justice and human rights at residence and overseas.”
US SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL
“Elaine and I be part of the Senate and the nation in mourning the passing of our thirty ninth president, Jimmy Carter.
President Carter served throughout occasions of rigidity and uncertainty, each at residence and overseas. However his calm spirit and deep religion appeared unshakeable. Jimmy Carter served as our commander-in-chief for 4 years, however he served because the beloved, unassuming Sunday college instructor at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia for forty. And his humble devotion leaves us little doubt which of these two essential roles he prized probably the most.”
US HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON
“Right this moment, the ideas of Individuals and the prayers of Congress are lifted up on behalf of the Carter household. President Carter’s story was one in all humble beginnings, and his life is a testomony to the boundless alternatives accessible on this nice nation. Due to his work in brokering the Camp David Accords and his advocacy with Habitat for Humanity, the world is a extra peaceable place, and extra Individuals have a spot to name residence. Nobody can deny that President Carter led a unprecedented lifetime of service to his nation. Might he relaxation in peace.”
