REVERE, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter:

“President Jimmy Carter was a statesman and humanitarian.
 
“As our country’s 39th President, he fought for the dignity of working families and the health of our planet – standing up for environmental justice and the universal right to clean air and water. Always a peacemaker, he was a force for democracy in all corners of the world.
 
“In the decades after he left office, he and First Lady Rosalynn Carter continued to serve the most vulnerable among us. Their work at the Carter Center, Habitat for Humanity, and many other organizations saved lives, advanced human rights, and promoted opportunity and stability for those in need.
 
“President Carter’s service of compassion and humility leaves a legacy that will be admired for generations to come. As we come together as a grateful nation to mourn and honor President Carter, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Carter family.”