Senator Padilla’s Statement on the Death of President Jimmy Carter

SACRAMENTO –Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) released the following statement today following the death of President Jimmy Carter:

“President Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to offering the highest measure of service to his country. His moral example and his humble, yet steady leadership are the ideals by which we should measure our leaders.

President Carter's fervor for human rights and the lasting peace that his diplomacy delivered cemented his legacy as a gifted statesman. His vision for a brighter future created a pragmatic national energy policy, the Departments of Energy and Education, and countless other programs that continue to help millions of Americans to this day.

America and the world are forever changed because of his earnest, steadfast, and true decency. While we mourn the loss of this honorable American hero, we must look to his example and renew our own dedication to making a better tomorrow.”

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Steve Padilla represents the 18th Senate District, which includes the communities of Chula Vista, the Coachella Valley, Imperial Beach, the Imperial Valley, National City, and San Diego. Prior to his election to the Senate in 2022, Senator Padilla was the first person of color ever elected to city office in Chula Vista, the first Latino Mayor, and the first openly LGBT person to serve or be elected to city office. Website of Senator Steve Padilla: https://sd18.senate.ca.gov/