Trudeau, Biden, Trump, other world leaders remember former U.S. president Jimmy Carter

Former U.S. president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter died Sunday at the age of 100. Upon news of his death, political figures and heads of state from around the world gave praise to Carter, celebrating his faith and time both in office and afterwards.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

"Jimmy Carter’s legacy is one of compassion, kindness, empathy, and hard work," Trudeau wrote. "He served others both at home and around the world his entire life — and he loved doing it. He was always thoughtful and generous with his advice to me."

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden

"Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,” the president and first lady wrote in a statement. “Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well."

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump

"While I strongly disagreed with him philosophically and politically, I also realized that he truly loved and respected our Country, and all it stands for," Trump wrote. "He worked hard to make America a better place, and for that I give him my highest respect. He was a truly good man and, of course, will be greatly missed. He was also very consequential, far more than most Presidents, after he left the Oval Office."

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

“I was very sorry to hear of President Carter's passing and I would like to pay tribute to his decades of selfless public service,” Starmer wrote. “His presidency will be remembered for the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, and it was that lifelong dedication to peace that saw him receive the Nobel Peace prize.”

French President Emmanuel Macron

"Throughout his life, Jimmy Carter has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable and has tirelessly fought for peace," Macron wrote. "France sends its heartfelt thoughts to his family and to the American people."

Egypt President Abdelfattah Elsisi

"His significant role in achieving the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel will remain etched in the annals of history, and his humanitarian work exemplifies a lofty standard of love, peace, and brotherhood," Elsisi said. "His enduring legacy ensures that he will be remembered as one of the world's most prominent leaders in service to humanity."

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh

“President Jimmy Carter was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, peacemaker, lifelong humanitarian and a tireless worker for Habitat for Humanity,” Singh wrote. “He earned respect and admiration around the Globe for being a man whose actions matched his values.”

Barack Obama, 44th U.S. president

“Elected in the shadow of Watergate, Jimmy Carter promised voters that he would always tell the truth. And he did — advocating for the public good, consequences be damned,” Obama wrote. “He believed some things were more important than re-election — things like integrity, respect, and compassion. Because Jimmy Carter believed, as deeply as he believed anything, that we are all created in God’s image.”

George W. Bush, 43rd U.S. president

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."