The Florida Democratic Party Mourns The Loss of President Jimmy Carter

On December 29, 2024, America mourns the loss of President Jimmy Carter. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement:

“Jimmy Carter was the living embodiment of Democratic values, but lived a life that truly transcended politics. From the beginning, he dared to dream of a New South - one that left segregation in the past and could see a future built on justice, fairness, and equality. His dedication to those principles carried him from his peanut farm in Plains to the Governor’s mansion in Atlanta and onward to the White House, where he often put aside what was politically advantageous to do what he felt was right for the American people. 

“President Carter only spent 4 years in the White House, but what he did in the following 44 years cemented his legacy. Instead of retiring from public life, he spent decades teaching Sunday School and building Habitat for Humanities homes with his own two hands. He established The Carter Center, which has worked tirelessly to end diseases, strengthen democracy, and make peace across the globe. Above all, he used his platform to champion universal human rights, expanding on his dream of a New South to imagine a better world for all of us. 

“There will never be another president quite like Jimmy Carter — but we can honor his memory by rededicating ourselves to public service, patriotism, and peace.”