Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson who now chairs The Carter Center governing board, memorialized his grandfather with blend of personal touches and humor, recognition of Jimmy Carter’s intensity and ambition, and his determination to help people whether through politics or out of office.
The younger Carter painted the 39th president as a regular “PawPaw” from a “tiny village” who was able to connect with marginalized people across the world.
Here is a transcript of his remarks at a state funeral for Jimmy Carter:
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