Massachusetts Lawmakers Share Memories Of Jimmy Carter's Legacy: "A True Public Servant"

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Updated on: December 30, 2024 / 7:22 AM EST

BOSTON - Lawmakers from around Massachusetts are sharing their memories of former President Jimmy Carter. The 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner died on Dec. 29 in Plains, Georgia at the age of 100.

"Jimmy Carter was a true public servant and peacemaker," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren on X (formerly Twitter). "Our country is a better place because of him. My thoughts are with his family."

"President Carter lived a life dedicated to peace, human rights, democracy and moral clarity. He set an enduring example of what it means to serve others and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come," said the Massachusetts governor on X (formerly Twitter). "Sending my love to the Carter family as they, and our nation, process this profound loss. May we all honor his memory by building a more just, peaceful and caring world."

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