Bill Clinton, Arkansas lawmakers react to the death of former President Jimmy Carter
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – When news broke of the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, many expressed their condolences and remembered him as a good humanitarian.
Several current and former leaders from the Natural State also took to social media to remember Carter and his impact on the world.
“Hillary and I mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life,” former President and Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton posted in a statement on social media. “Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others until the very end.”
Clinton remembered Carter for both his commitment to civil rights as a state senator and governor of Georgia and his efforts as president to protect natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, as well as his post-presidential efforts at the Carter Center.
“I will always be proud to have presented the Medal of Freedom to him and Rosalynn in 1999, and to have worked with him in the years after he left the White House,” Clinton said. “Our prayers are with Jack, Chip, Jeff, Amy, and their families.”
Another former Arkansas governor, Asa Hutchinson, remembered Carter for his compassion.
“Jimmy Carter will be remembered for his compassion, his servant heart & his long post presidency record,” Hutchinson posted on X. “He set an example of public service through Habitat for Humanity & international relief work. He was committed to Middle East peace which resulted with an accord with Egypt.”
Arkansas Senator Greg Leding remembered Carter as a public servant who did his best for the country.
“A public servant in the truest sense of the word. Never stopped doing what he could to help people. Had the honor of seeing him in Atlanta back in 2013,” Leding posted.
Representative Bruce Westerman called Carter a leader who paved the way with compassion.
“Today, Americans across the country mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, who served our country with honor and steadfast devotion,” Westerman said. “A true definition of a leader, President Carter paved the way with sincerity and compassion, setting an excellent example for many. My heartfelt prayers are with the entire Carter family during this difficult time.”
Republican Representative French Hill also posted on X, sending his condolences to Carter’s family.
“Martha and I send our condolences and prayers for comfort to the Carter family,” Hill said. “President Carter, from the Naval Academy to the White House, lived the American Dream. His post-presidency life of service is an example to all citizens.”
Arkansas Senator John Boozman also posted a statement honoring the life of Carter
“Jimmy Carter devoted his life to his faith, community and country. He was a humanitarian at heart and touched the lives of those around him as well as countless others across the world. Service, leadership, compassion and character will define his extraordinary legacy,” Boozman wrote. “My thoughts and prayers are with the Carter family and all those who admired President Carter as our country remembers and honors him.”
Senator Tom Cotton posted about Carter, remembering his remarkable century-long life.
“President Jimmy Carter dedicated himself to public service in the Navy, as governor, and as president,” Cotton posted. “He led a remarkable century-long life from the peanut farm to the White House. On behalf of all Arkansans, I extend condolences and prayers to the Carter family.
Representative Steve Womack praised Carter's deep love for the nation.
"President Jimmy Carter's life exemplifies the American dream and deep love for our nation. Starting from humble beginnings on a peanut farm," Womack posted. "Mr. Carter began his life of service to our nation first as a naval officer, then as a Georgia State Senator, followed by the Governor of Georgia, before becoming the 39th President of the United States. His service didn't stop there. Mr. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, championed human rights initiatives for decades to make our nation and world a better place. My prayers are with the Carter family during this difficult time."
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