ATLANTA (AP) — Reactions to the dying of Rosalynn Carter, former first girl and international humanitarian:
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President Joe Biden mentioned the Carters “brought grace” to the White House. “He had this great integrity, still does. And she did too,” Biden advised reporters as he was boarding Air Force One to depart Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday night time. “God bless them.” Biden mentioned he spoke to the household and was advised that Jimmy Carter was surrounded by his youngsters and grandchildren.
Later the White House launched an official joint assertion from the president and first girl Jill Biden saying that Carter impressed the nation. “She was a champion for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls; an advocate for mental health and wellness for every person; and a supporter of the often unseen and uncompensated caregivers of our children, aging loved ones, and people with disabilities,” the assertion mentioned.
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Former President George W. Bush known as Carter a lady of dignity and power. “There was no greater advocate of President Carter, and their partnership set a wonderful example of loyalty and fidelity. She leaves behind an important legacy in her work to destigmatize mental health. We join our fellow citizens in sending our condolences to President Carter and their family,” Bush mentioned in a press release with former first girl Laura Bush.
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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia mentioned Carter could be remembered for her compassionate nature and fervour for girls’s rights, human rights and psychological well being reform. “The State of Georgia and the United States are better places because of Rosalynn Carter,” Ossoff mentioned in a press release. “I join all Georgians and Americans in mourning her loss. May Rosalynn Carter’s memory be a blessing.”
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Vice President Kamala Harris mentioned Rosalynn Carter redefined the position of first girl and lived a lifetime of service, religion, compassion, and ethical management. “As a humanitarian, a public servant, and a global leader, Mrs. Carter improved the lives of millions — and inspired countless more to dedicate their lives to service. Her legacy will be a beacon for generations to come,” Harris mentioned in a press release.
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Former President Donald Trump mentioned Carter “earned the admiration and gratitude” of the nation. “From her days as a U.S. Navy spouse, to the Georgia Governor’s Mansion, to her tenure as First Lady of the United States, and her later work at the Carter Center and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, she leaves behind a legacy of extraordinary accomplishment and national service,” Trump mentioned on Truth Social.
In a separate assertion, former first girl Melania Trump mentioned Carter leaves behind a significant legacy. “We will always remember her servant’s heart and devotion to her husband, family, and country. May she rest in peace,” Melania Trump mentioned on X, previously Twitter.
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mentioned Carter was a “saintly and revered public servant” pushed by religion, compassion and kindness. “On the world stage, First Lady Carter was a pioneer. Her historic, high-stakes diplomatic mission to Latin America in 1977 ushered in a new era of engagement in the region. Two years later, she became the first sitting First Lady to address the World Health Organization, where she argued that mental health was an aspect of physical health – and that health is a human right,” Pelosi mentioned in a press release providing condolences to the Carter household.
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Bill and Hillary Clinton known as Carter a champion of human dignity. “Thanks to her mental health advocacy, more people live with better care and less stigma. Because of her early leadership on childhood immunization, millions of Americans have grown up healthier. And through her decades of work at the Carter Center and with Habitat for Humanity, she spread hope, health, and democracy across the globe,” the previous president and former secretary of state mentioned in a joint assertion. “Rosalynn will be forever remembered as the embodiment of a life lived with purpose.”
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens known as Carter “the model for the modern day First Lady” and praised her work selling psychological well being consciousness. “She never stopped advocating for mental health or the Equal Rights Amendment,” Dickens mentioned in a press release. “The city of Atlanta joins all of Georgia — and mourners around the world — as we honor the memory of First Lady Rosalynn Carter.”
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Former first girl Michelle Obama mentioned Rosalynn Carter typically provided recommendation throughout their periodic lunches on the White House. “She reminded me to make the role of First Lady my own, just like she did. I’ll always remain grateful for her support and her generosity,” Obama mentioned in a press release. “Today, Barack and I join the world in celebrating the remarkable legacy of a First Lady, philanthropist, and advocate who dedicated her life to lifting up others. Her life is a reminder that no matter who we are, our legacies are best measured not in awards or accolades, but in the lives we touch.”
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Habitat For Humanity, the Georgia-based charity that the Carters labored for tirelessly, mentioned its members had been saddened by the previous first girl’s passing. “She was a compassionate and committed champion of #HabitatforHumanity and worked fiercely to help families around the world,” the nonprofit mentioned on X.
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Carter’s legacy shall be a supply of delight for her residence state, mentioned U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, the chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia. “Georgia Democrats join our entire state, nation, and the world in mourning the loss of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter – an extraordinary humanitarian, fierce mental health advocate, and beloved daughter of Georgia,” Williams mentioned.
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The Carter Center mentioned it was grieving the passing of its co-founder. “She was a partner in good deeds with her husband, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, as they traversed the globe to strengthen democracy, resolve conflicts, advance human rights, and eliminate debilitating diseases after their time in the White House,” the middle mentioned in a press release. In lieu of flowers, Carter requested that these wishing to honor her reminiscence accomplish that by way of contributions to the Carter Center’s Mental Health Program or the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, the assertion mentioned.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”