Hawaii leaders react to the passing of Jimmy Carter | Local [Video]

HONOLULU (Island News) – Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Carter was the 39th US president, serving one term in office. Hawaii leaders react to the passing of Carter, who had ties to the islands since the late 1940s.

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz –

“I join Americans across the country in mourning the loss of former President Jimmy Carter. As president, he worked to protect the environment, expand clean energy, champion human rights, and advance Middle East peace. After leaving office, he spent decades helping the less fortunate, in America and around the world. His legacy of service, kindness, and generosity will live on. My deepest condolences go out to the entire Carter family.”