Colorado officials pay tribute to the late president's legacy of service, compassion, and dedication to human rights.
DENVER — Colorado leaders and officials are reacting to Sunday’s announcement that former President Jimmy Carter passed away. He was 100. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis shared the following statement on Carter's passing:“Today I join my fellow Americans to mourn the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter at age 100.
A Naval Officer and peanut farmer turned Governor and President, Jimmy Carter advanced the American ideals we cherish most; human rights, international cooperation, compassion, and treating every American equally. I express my deep condolences to the Carter family during this difficult time and share my gratitude for Former President Carter’s leadership, service, and deep dedication to our strong and resilient nation during his time in office and beyond.'U.S. Senator Michael Bennet shared the following statement on Carter's passing:“President Jimmy Carter campaigned on telling the truth to the American people, and he kept his promise. He was a devoted family man, principled statesman, and champion for rural communities. His post-presidency set a global standard for dignity and selflessness. Susan and I join Colorado in mourning his loss and recommitting ourselves to the common good he espoused.”Jimmy Carter tributes from around the countryPresident Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden:'Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the glob
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