Carter led a life of 'selfless service to the American people,' Abbott says after former president's passing

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH ON PRESIDENT JAMES EARL CARTER, JR.
⁰"Laura and I send our heartfelt condolences to Jack, Chip, Jeff, Amy, and the entire Carter family.

“James Earl Carter, Jr., was a man of deeply held convictions. He was loyal to his family, his… pic.twitter.com/2hzebCyS4g

— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) December 29, 2024

Cecilia and I mourn the loss of former President Jimmy Carter alongside our fellow Americans.

Texas sends our prayers and condolences to the entire Carter family. pic.twitter.com/Ho5YwkeEPJ

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) December 30, 2024

The Johnson family, @LBJLibrary & @LBJFoundation remember President Jimmy Carter, who passed away today at the age of 100.

We were fortunate to host President Carter in 2011, where he reflected on how history will regard his legacy. pic.twitter.com/7goMv1pneQ

— LBJ Library (@LBJLibrary) December 29, 2024

As a naval officer, Georgia state senator, governor, and U.S. President, Jimmy Carter served our nation with honor. His love for his home state and for those he served through his beloved Maranatha Baptist Church and charities like @Habitat_org was evident throughout his life.

— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) December 30, 2024

Heidi and I are saddened by the passing of President Jimmy Carter. At age 100, President Carter was the oldest former president in history, and he left a legacy of honorable military and public service.

His decades-long dedication to building homes for those in need was truly…

— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) December 30, 2024

Farewell to the 39th President of the United States, who dedicated his entire remarkable life to serving our nation and humanity. Godspeed, Jimmy Carter.

— Mayor Eric L. Johnson (@Johnson4Dallas) December 29, 2024