APIAVote Mourns the Loss of President Jimmy Carter



Jan 7--WASHINGTON D.C. – Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) issued the following statement after news broke President Jimmy Carter peacefully passed away yesterday.



“We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of former President and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a devout public servant who dedicated his life to serving not only the American people, but the global community. During his presidency, he became the first president to proclaim Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Week and led the United States in establishing official diplomatic relations with China, one of the most pivotal moments in US foreign policy,” said Christine Chen, Executive Director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote.



“After his presidency, President Carter worked tirelessly on charitable causes around the world, focused on resolving conflict and brokering peace, promoting democracy and fair elections, fighting diseases and advancing healthcare.”



“President Carter will be remembered as one of the most influential and ethical leaders in American history. His legacy, humility and compassion is the standard by which we should measure our leaders, and the way we imagine how politics should be: a world where human rights, peacekeeping, and equality are attainable goals, not mere talking points. We are forever grateful for his support of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and strengthening democracy here and around the world. We are keeping the Carter family in our hearts during this difficult time.”

### About APIAVote: Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) is the nation’s leading nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to strengthen and sustain a culture of civic engagement. See our website for more information at https://www.apiavote.org/