Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady and global humanitarian
ATLANTA (AP) — Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian:
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Former President George W. Bush described Carter as a woman of dignity and strength. “There was no greater advocate for President Carter, and their partnership was a remarkable example of loyalty and devotion. She leaves behind an important legacy in her work to destigmatize mental health. We join our fellow citizens in sending our condolences to the president,” Bush said in a statement with former First Lady Laura Bush. Carter and their family.”
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US Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia said Carter will be remembered for her compassionate nature and passion for women’s rights, human rights and mental health reform. “The state of Georgia and the United States are better places because of Rosalynn Carter,” Ossoff said in a statement. He added: “I join all Georgians and Americans in mourning her loss. May Rosalynn Carter’s memory be a blessing.”
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Former President Donald Trump said Carter “earned the admiration and gratitude” of the nation. “From her days as a Navy SEAL, to the Georgia Governor’s Mansion, to her time as First Lady of the United States, and later her work at the Carter Center and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, she leaves behind a legacy of extraordinary accomplishments,” Trump said on Truth Social.
In a separate statement, former First Lady Melania Trump said Carter left behind a meaningful legacy. “She will always remember her servant’s heart and her devotion to her husband, her family and her country. “May she rest in peace,” Melania Trump said on Xformerly Twitter.
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Carter was a “sacred and revered public servant” driven by faith, compassion and kindness. “On the world stage, First Lady Carter was a trailblazer. 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 First Lady,” Pelosi said in a statement offering her condolences to Carter. Addressing the World Health Organization, she said that mental health is an aspect of physical health – and that health is a human right.” Familia.
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Bill and Hillary Clinton described Carter as a champion of human dignity. “Thanks to her mental health advocacy, more people are living with better care and less stigma. And thanks to her early leadership on childhood immunization, millions of Americans are healthier. During her decades of work at the Carter Center,” the former president and former Secretary of State said in a joint statement. “With Habitat for Humanity, she spread hope, health and democracy around the world.” “Rosalyn will forever be remembered as the embodiment of a life lived with purpose.”
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens called Carter “a role model for a modern-day First Lady” and praised her work promoting mental health awareness. “She has never stopped advocating for mental health or the Equal Rights Amendment,” Dickens said in a statement. “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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Habitat for Humanity, a Georgia-based charity that the Carter family worked tirelessly on, said its members were saddened by the former first lady’s death. “She was a committed and compassionate advocate for #HabitatforHumanity and worked hard to help families around the world,” the group said on the X website.
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US Representative Nikema Williams, chair of the Democratic Party in Georgia, said that Carter’s legacy will be a source of pride for her home state. “Georgia Democrats join our state, the nation, and the entire world in mourning the loss of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter — an extraordinary humanitarian, fierce mental health advocate, and beloved daughter of Georgia,” Williams said.
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The Carter Center said it was saddened by the death of its co-founder. The center said: “She was a partner in good faith with her husband, former US President Jimmy Carter, during their tour around the world to promote democracy, resolve conflicts, advance human rights, and eliminate debilitating diseases after their time in the White House.” In the current situation. In lieu of flowers, Carter asked those wishing to honor her memory to do so through contributions to the Carter Center’s Mental Health Program or the Rosalynn Carter Caregiver Institute, the statement said.
