Padilla Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the passing of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter:
“Jimmy Carter was a clean energy champion, a staunch defender of democracy, and a fundamentally decent person. His lifelong commitment to service led us through turbulent moments, and he leaves behind a shining example of how to better treat one another.
“From his establishment of the Department of Energy and installing solar panels at the White House, to his pioneering environmental conservation and sustainability efforts, President Carter was an early voice in the fight to develop renewable energy and combat the climate crisis.
“His legacy of service extends far beyond his time in the Oval Office. His organization’s extensive nonpartisan election observation helped the United States live up to our commitment to promote peace and democracy around the world. And long after he left public office, the fact that you could wander into Sunday School taught by the former president, or find yourself building homes with Habitat for Humanity alongside a 95-year-old Jimmy Carter is a testament to his selflessness and his deep faith.
“Carter’s example has inspired countless people to make a difference in their own communities, and his legacy of compassion, promoting peace, and advocating for the most vulnerable will not be forgotten.”
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