Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), released the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: 

“I join the nation in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter. His lifelong dedication to public service, from the U.S. Navy to the White House to Habitat for Humanity to the Carter Center, was the outward manifestation of his kind, committed and honorable soul. 

“History will look fondly on his many achievements, from the creation of the Department of Education to the Camp David Accords to his prescient focus on climate concerns. He is a President whose accomplishments will be seen for their true significance and lasting value in the years to come. 

“Through the life that he led and the faith that he lived, Jimmy Carter consistently showed that he was the best of us. Our nation and the world were made better by him. Thank you Mr. President.”

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