BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Leaders from our region are remembering former President Jimmy Carter after his death on Sunday at the age of 100.
In a post on social media platform X, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, said of the nation’s 39th president, “Jimmy Carter, both for what he did as president and in his later years, will be remembered as a decent, honest and down-to-earth man.”
Jimmy Carter, both for what he did as president and in his later years, will be remembered as a decent, honest and down-to-earth man. He will be sorely missed. Jane and I send our condolences to the Carter family.https://t.co/HTAR9W31ro
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) December 29, 2024
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, said in a statement, “Jimmy’s commitment to building a peaceful and prosperous future should be an example to all of us, and his kindness and selflessness should be the goal every public servant and every American strives to live up to.”
President Carter was a champion of peace, an advocate for the environment, and a force for good.
Every public servant and every American should strive to live up to the kindness and selflessness he displayed throughout his life.
He will be sorely missed.
— Senator Peter Welch (@SenPeterWelch) December 29, 2024
Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, said in a post on X: “President Carter always led with his values, in service of those who were most in need. His public service did not end when he left offce. His legacy is a reminder of what public service can and should look like.”
President Carter always led with his values, in service of those who were most in need. His public service did not end when he left office.
His legacy is a reminder of what public service can and should look like. My thoughts are with the Carter family tonight.
— Rep. Becca Balint (@RepBeccaB) December 29, 2024
In a statement, North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, who is President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Elise said: “America is saddened to hear about the passing of President Jimmy Carter who left a legacy of service to his fellow Americans.”