World leaders pay tribute to former US president Jimmy Carter

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World leaders and US politicians reacted to news that former US president Jimmy Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, died on Sunday at the age of 100.

Joe Biden led US presidents and other world leaders in paying tribute to Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday aged 100.

"America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian," Biden said in a statement released by the White House.

He added later in a televised address that Carter "lived a life measured not by words, but by his deeds."

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"We'd all do well to try and be a little more like Jimmy Carter."

President-elect Donald Trump said Americans owe Carter "a debt of gratitude."

"The challenges Jimmy faced as president came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans," he said on social media.

Among former US presidents, Bill Clinton said his predecessor had "worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world."

"His legacy will be defined by his deep commitment to forging peace between nations," Herzog said.


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