Members of Congress on either side of the aisle have proven an outpouring of sympathy within the wake of former President Jimmy Carter’s demise on Sunday.
“I join all Americans in saluting President Carter for his lifetime of service, first as a naval officer, then as a senator in the Georgia legislature, then as Governor of Georgia, and, finally, as President of the United States,” Home Majority Chief Steve Scalise, R-La., stated in a press release on Sunday.
“Jennifer and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Carter family.”
Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., stated in a press release, “Today, we mourn the loss of one of our most humble and devoted public servants, President Jimmy Carter.”
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President Jimmy Carter addressing a city assembly in 1979.
“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 stated.
“President Carter’s faith in the American people and his belief in the power of kindness and humility leave a strong legacy. He taught us that the strength of a leader lies not in rhetoric but in action, not in personal gain but in service to others.”
Carter died on Sunday afternoon at age 100, his nonprofit basis, The Carter Middle, introduced.
Each Republicans and Democrats instantly despatched condolences to his household and praised his lifetime of service, notably after his one-term stint within the White Home. Many additionally remarked on his work with the Christian nonprofit Habitat for Humanity, the place he famously helped construct houses for People in want.
Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., stated on X, “Thankful for the incredible life, legacy and leadership of President Jimmy Carter. He was a great man, a great role model and a great humanitarian.”
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U.S. Senate Majority Chief Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., proper, and Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the highest two Congressional Democrats, led Capitol Hill’s tributes to former President Carter. (Alex Wong/Getty Photos)
In the meantime Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stated in a press release, “President Carter’s story was one of humble beginnings, and his life is a testament to the boundless opportunities available in this great nation. Because of his work in brokering the Camp David Accords and his advocacy with Habitat for Humanity, the world is a more peaceful place, and more Americans have a place to call home.”
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the incoming chief of the Senate GOP and future Senate Majority Chief, referred to as Carter “a dedicated public servant and man of faith.” He additionally praised Carter for his navy service and time in elected workplace.
“From peanut farming to the presidency and every step in between, his wife Rosalynn was by his side,” Thune stated of Carter’s late spouse, who died in 2023.
Among the many deluge of memorials have been messages from lawmakers representing Carter’s house state of Georgia, as properly.
“Today, I join Americans across the country in mourning the loss of our 39th President, Jimmy Carter,” stated Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga. “Born in a small town in Georgia, President Carter’s dedication to public service, leadership, humanitarian work, and Christian spirit touched the lives of countless individuals.”
Rep. Hank Johnson, a Peach State Democrat, stated, “President Carter restored honest competence, integrity, and humility to the Office of the Presidency.”
“He led the nation with vision and courage, although his Southern heritage was used to belittle him in the eyes of many,” Johnson stated in a press release. “I do know of no man in his publish presidency who has had a better influence on humanity than President Carter.
Home Majority Chief Steve Scalise, R-La., additionally paid tribute to Carter’s legacy. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Photos)
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A member of Georgia’s Congressional delegation on the opposite facet of the aisle, Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., stated the U.S. “lost a great Georgian” on Sunday.
“President Jimmy Carter was a distinguished public servant, a proud farmer, an accomplished Navy veteran, and a graduate of the US Naval Academy,” Scott stated on X. “Even after leaving the White House, President Carter maintained his efforts to serve those in need… His legacy lives on as the namesake of USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23).”
Each of Georgia’s representatives within the U.S. Senate additionally sounded off.
Senior Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., stated, “Among his lifetime of service and countless accomplishments, President 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.”
In the meantime, junior Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., remarked on his private relationship with Carter – who he referred to as one in all his “heroes.”
“He brought his family to worship at my church. At a family dinner, I remember the President and his amazing wife, Rosalynn, holding my daughter, then just two months old, as if she were their own granddaughter,” Warnock stated. “They were among my favorite people.”
Warnock, a reverend, referred to as Carter “a shining example of what it means to make your faith come alive through the noble work of public service.”
