Former Senator Sam Nunn’s Statement on President Jimmy Carter

“Jimmy Carter made an indelible impact on Georgia, our nation, and the world. He had an abundance of courage: moral, physical, political, spiritual, and intellectual. He set an example of integrity bolstered by his strong faith and evidenced by his servant leadership and good works. He was a fearless peacemaker and a champion of human rights, who inspired us to strive for dignity, respect and fairness to all.

He had a spine of steel and intrepid focus and determination. Colin Powell and I had front row seats to these unique Carter traits in Haiti in 1994. I will never forget nervously watching President Carter negotiate every word of the Haitian military’s peaceful turnover of authority, while the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne prepared to land on the roof of the military headquarters, where we were finishing the agreement.

Jimmy Carter was a remarkable human being and a remarkable leader, and he had a remarkable partner in Rosalynn. Colleen and I cherish our many years of friendship, and we send our deepest condolences to the entire Carter family.”