Former US President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, prompting tributes from both current and former leaders. President Biden has announced a state funeral in Washington DC, highlighting Carter's legacy as an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian.
US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have led a host of tributes to Jimmy Carter, who has passed away aged 100. Mr Biden said that Mr Carter was an 'extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian'. He said his fellow Democrat was a 'dear friend', as he announced that he will order a state funeral to be held for him in Washington DC. 'Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,' he said.
'Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what's extraordinary about Jimmy Carter though is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. 'With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted and changed the lives of people all across the globe. 'He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism.' Speaking later from his family vacation in the US Virgin Islands, Mr Biden said America and the world had lost a 'remarkable leader' who represented 'the most fundamental human values we can never let slip away'. Asked if there were any lessons President-elect Donald Trump could learn from Mr Carter, he answered: 'Decency, decency, decency'. 'Jimmy Carter stands as a model for it means to live a life of meaning and purpose,' he said. 'I see a man not only not our times, but for all time. We could all do well to be a little more like Jimmy Carter. 'My team is working with his family and others to see to it that he is remembered appropriately.' Writing on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said Mr Carter had 'worked hard to make America a better place, and for that I give him my highest respect
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