‘A man of integrity;’ Ohio leaders offer condolences after Jimmy Carter’s death

Jimmy Carter died Sunday, prompting reactions from Americans everywhere, including Ohio lawmakers.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said he and his wife were “saddened to hear of the death of President Jimmy Carter.”

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DeWine highlighted Carter’s dedication to humanitarian work and his service during WWII which earned Carter a victory medal.

Dayton-area Congressman Mike Turner describes Carter as, “a man of integrity who was guided by his faith.”

Turner also said he, “extend[s] my heartfelt condolences to the Carter family.”

Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted kept his message short, saying “Thank you President Jimmy Carter for your service to your country and God. May you rest in peace.”

President Joe Biden and his wife spoke of their friendship with Carter in their statement.

“Over six decades, we had the honor 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,” the statement said.

Vice President-Elect JD Vance wrote a short message on social media honoring Carter.

“Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to serving this country. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. May he Rest in Peace,” Vance said.

Vice President Kamala Harris posted a statement on social media about Carter.

“Our world is a better place because of President Carter. His life and legacy continue to inspire me — and will inspire generations to come.”

Elizabeth Walters, Chairwoman of the Ohio Democratic Party, said she was saddened to hear about President Carter’s passing.

“His life was a model for generations of public servants now & still to come. Countless Ohioans are better off because of his work. I’ll keep his family in my thoughts during this time,” she said.

Rep. Greg Landsman also paid tribute to Carter on social media.

“From a peanut farm to the presidency, Jimmy Carter lived a life dedicated to others— a true public servant,” he said.

Full statement from DeWine can be read below:

“Fran and I are saddened to hear of the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

“President Carter lived his faith through his public life, and he had one of the most impactful post-presidencies in American history. He dedicated his life to humanitarian work, including the building of housing through Habitat for Humanity, for which he became synonymous. He founded the Carter Center to support democracy and fight disease across the globe.

“President Carter was a member of our Greatest Generation and was awarded the World War II victory medal, among others, for his service in the United States Navy. President Carter was our longest-living ex-President, and he and the late First Lady Rosalynn were the longest-married presidential couple in history, having celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary.

“Fran and I extended our sincerest condolences to President Carter’s children Jack, James, Donnel, and Amy, and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.”

Full statement from Turner can be read below:

“I am deeply saddened to learn about the death of President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a man of integrity who was guided by his faith. I join all Americans in saluting President Carter for his lifetime of service, first as a naval officer, then as a senator in the Georgia State Senate, then as Governor of Georgia, and, finally, as President of the United States. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Carter family.”

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