December 29, 2024 02:29 PM UTC

President Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024

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• by: Colorado Pols

UPDATE: From Sen. Michael Bennet:

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.

Sen. John Hickenlooper:

A champion of human rights. A trailblazer for affordable housing. A veteran. And a President who never forgot his roots as a peanut farmer.

As good as it gets. There will never be another Jimmy Carter.

And Gov. Jared Polis:

Today, I join my fellow Americans in mourning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100. As a Naval officer, a peanut farmer, and later the Governor and President of our country, Jimmy Carter championed the American ideals we hold dear: human rights, international cooperation, compassion, and equality for all Americans. I extend my deepest condolences to the Carter family during this difficult time and express my gratitude for President Carter’s leadership, service, and unwavering dedication to our strong and resilient nation, both during his time in office and beyond.

Rep. Diana DeGette of Denver:

From his presidency to his humanitarian work, President Carter lived a life of kindness and public service.

My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May they find comfort in knowing his legacy will live on for generations.

Rep. Jason Crow:

My heart goes out to President Carter’s family and loved ones. He leaves behind a life-long legacy of moral integrity, leadership, and dedication to peace and human rights. Our country and world are better because of his tireless work.

Sad news this Sunday afternoon from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

Former President Jimmy Carter, a man who redefined what a post-presidency could be, died Sunday. He was 100.

His son, Chip Carter confirmed that the former president died at his home in Plains about 3:45 p.m.

The only Georgian ever elected to the White House, Carter left office after a single term that was highlighted by forging peace between Israel and Egypt, but was overshadowed by the Iran hostage crisis. In the decades after, his reputation grew through his and wife Rosalynn Carter’s work at the Carter Center in Atlanta and his philanthropic causes such as Habitat for Humanity.

We’ll update with local reactions as they come in. What we can say in response to this unfortunate but long-awaited news is that history will be kinder to Jimmy Carter than his contemporaries.