WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement on the passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter: "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Put simply, Rosalynn Carter was a bright light in the darkness, an unrelenting force for good, and a patriot who loved her country. Her tireless advocacy spanned mental health awareness, women's rights, and children's issue  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news on Nov. 19, 2023: The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University remembers Eleanor Rosalynn Carter, 96, former first lady, as an agent of peace, champion of human rights and advocate of mental health research. We send our deepest condolences to former President Jimmy Carter and their family. The Carters' dedication to peace and human rights was a beacon to p  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 20 -- Habitat for Humanity International issued the following agency statement on Nov. 19, 2023: * * * Habitat for Humanity is deeply saddened by the passing of former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who was a champion and strong voice for affordable, decent housing for all. For more than three decades, she and President Jimmy Carter donated their time and leadership to Habitat each year to build and improve homes around the world. She died peacefully on Sunday at her h  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 22 -- The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, a refugee protection organization, issued the following news release: HIAS mourns the death of Rosalynn Carter and praises the former First Lady for her work on behalf of refugees. "After she heard a briefing about the plight of Cambodian refugees who had fled to Thailand in 1979, Rosalynn Carter made the decision independently to visit refugee camps where 30,000 people were enduring hunger, disease, and continuing threats   more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2023: * * * Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the longest serving woman in the history of Congress and former White House Urban Planning Policy Advisor to President Jimmy Carter, released the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter: "Rosalynn Carter--beloved spouse of President Jimmy Carter and mother to their family and our nation--has blessed our Republic f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.  "John and I are mourning the loss of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. She will always be near and dear to the hearts of Minnesotans from the first time she stepped foot in our state. The "Grits and Fritz" Carter/ Mondale ticket was not just Jimmy and Walter, it was also Rosalynn and  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- Lafayette College issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2023: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced today that Lafayette College has been selected to host the 2024 vice presidential debate on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the first time the College has been chosen as the site for this tradition in American politics. "It is a tremendous honor to host a vice presidential debate. We are delighted to open our campus for this important part of our nation's democra  more

PLAINS, Georgia, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release: The staff of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park mourn the passing of Rosalynn Carter, who, as wife of President Jimmy Carter, was the 39th first lady of the United States and a devoted supporter of the park that bears his name. Mrs. Carter will be buried in the family plot, located at the Carter home, now part of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. Some areas of Jimm  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Nov. 21 -- Rand issued the following commentary to The Hill, on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Human Rights Issues in Russia May Offer U.S. Leverage By William Courtney The 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reminds us of how much human rights diplomacy has reshaped and enriched international relations. Inspired by this, Washington might pursue more proactive human rights diplomacy with Moscow. The United States could shine a harsher light on human   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2023: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) issued the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: "My heart is heavy to learn of the passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a remarkable public servant who led with grace and kindness. Rosalynn Carter worked tirelessly for women's rights and is a shining example of the power  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 785. A resolution recognizing the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D  more