Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian

ATLANTA – Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian:

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Former President George W. Bush referred to as Carter a lady of dignity and energy. “There was no greater advocate of President Carter, and their partnership set a wonderful example of loyalty and fidelity. She leaves behind an important legacy in her work to destigmatize mental health. We join our fellow citizens in sending our condolences to President Carter and their family,” Bush stated in a observation with former first lady Laura Bush.

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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia stated Carter can be remembered for her compassionate nature and pastime for girls’s rights, human rights and psychological well being reform. “The State of Georgia and the United States are better places because of Rosalynn Carter,” Ossoff said in a statement. “I join all Georgians and Americans in mourning her loss. May Rosalynn Carter’s memory be a blessing.”

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Former first lady Melania Trump said Carter leaves behind a meaningful legacy. “We will always remember her servant’s heart and devotion to her husband, family, and country. May she rest in peace,” Trump stated on X, previously Twitter.

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens called Carter “the model for the modern day First Lady” and praised her work promoting mental health awareness. “She never stopped advocating for mental health or the Equal Rights Amendment,” Dickens said in a statement. “The town of Atlanta joins all of Georgia — and mourners round the global — as we honor the reminiscence of First Lady Rosalynn Carter.”

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Habitat For Humanity, the Georgia-based charity that the Carters labored for tirelessly, stated its individuals had been saddened by means of the former first lady’s passing. “She was a compassionate and committed champion of #HabitatforHumanity and worked fiercely to help families around the world,” the crew stated on X.