Massachusetts — As the news of 39th President Jimmy Carter’s death spread, many Massachusetts political leaders released statements of remembrance for the former President and Nobel Prize winner’s life.
Senator Susan Warren called Carter a “true public servant.”
Jimmy Carter was a true public servant and peacemaker. Our country is a better place because of him. My thoughts are with his family.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) December 29, 2024
Democratic Whip Katherine Clark issued a statement, stating that the former President was, “Always a peacemaker, he was a force for democracy in all corners of the world.”
President Carter’s service of compassion and humility leaves a legacy that will be admired for generations to come.
— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) December 29, 2024
As we come together as a grateful nation to mourn and honor President Carter, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Carter family.
My full statement. pic.twitter.com/00JbvXQH97
Massachusetts Congresswoman Lori Trahan called Carter, “a good man who always saw the best in others.”
I’m deeply saddened by the news of President Carter’s passing, and my condolences go out to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who he and Rosalynn adored more than anything in the world. pic.twitter.com/H4Xfc68qCF
— Lori Trahan (@RepLoriTrahan) December 29, 2024
Governor Maura Healey said that President Carter lived his life “dedicated to peace, human rights, democracy and moral clarity.” Gov. Healey has also ordered all flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings until January 28, 2025.
President Carter lived a life dedicated to peace, human rights, democracy, and moral clarity. He set an enduring example of what it means to serve others, and his legacy will continue inspire generations to come.
— Maura Healey (@MassGovernor) December 29, 2024
Sending my love to the Carter family as they, and our nation,…
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