George W. Bush: Jimmy Carter 'dignified the office'
DALLAS - Former president George W. Bush was one of many leaders who shared heartfelt statements about Jimmy Carter after his death on Sunday.
Carter, the former humanitarian, philanthropist and 39th president of the United States, passed away at the age of 100.
WASHINGTON, : US President George W. Bush (R) welcomes Former US President Jimmy Carter, winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize to the Oval Office 18 November, 2002 the White House in Washington, DC. Carter, this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, called
Bush, the 43rd president of the US, released a statement through his presidential center.
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"Laura and I send our heartfelt condolences to Jack, Chip, Jeff, Amy, and the entire Carter family.
"James Earl Carter, Jr., was a man of deeply held convictions. He was loyal to his family, his community, and his country. President Carter dignified the office. And his efforts to leave behind a better world didn’t end with the presidency. His work with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center set an example of service that will inspire Americans for generations.
"We join our fellow citizens in giving thanks for Jimmy Carter and in prayer for his family."
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: (L - R) Former United States Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama address the audience during the "Deep From The Heart: One America Appeal Concert" at Reed Arena
Bush and Carter appeared at several events together over the years, including the opening of the George W. Bush Library, a Hurricane Harvey relief concert and the funeral of George H.W. Bush.