The following is a statement from US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on the occasion of the death of former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
Former US President Jimmy Carter and former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter attend the funeral service for former US President George H. W. Bush at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on December 5, 2018.
First Lady Rosalynn Carter walked her own path, inspiring a nation and the world along the way.
Throughout her incredible life as First Lady of Georgia and the First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn did so much to address many of society's greatest needs. She was a champion for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls; an advocate for mental health and wellness for every person; and a supporter of the often unseen and uncompensated caregivers of our children, aging loved ones, and people with disabilities.
Above all, the deep love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership, and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism. She lived her life by her faith.
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Time and time again, during the more than four decades of our friendship - through rigors of campaigns, through the darkness of deep and profound loss - we always felt the hope, warmth, and optimism of Rosalynn Carter. She will always be in our hearts.
On behalf of a grateful nation, we send our love to President Carter, the entire Carter family, and the countless people across our nation and the world whose lives are better, fuller, and brighter because of the life and legacy of Rosalynn Carter.
May God bless our dear friend.
May God bless a great American.
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