Former President Jimmy Carter attributed Walter F. Mondale, his once vice president who passed away on Monday at 93, to the fact that he changed the office of a secondary role in a government partner with his political skill and personal integrity.
Mr. Carter paid tribute to Mr. Mondale, many of which come from the political left.
They have Mr. Mondale, the 42nd vice president and a former U.S. senator who lost the 1984 presidential election to Ronald Reagan, is remembered as a tireless advocate of liberal issues such as civil rights reform and a gracious civil servant who elected the first female candidate. partner on a big party ticket, Geraldine Ferraro.
In a statement, Mr. Carter (96) mr. Mondale, whose nickname was Fritz, the best vice president in American history.
“During our administration, Fritz used his political skill and personal integrity to transform the Vice-Presidency into a dynamic, policy-driven force never seen before and still exist today,” he said. Carter said. “He was an invaluable partner and a capable servant of the people of Minnesota, the United States, and the world. Fritz Mondale has given us all a model for public service and private conduct. ”
Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman to be elected to office, said Mr. Mondale praised for his collaborative role in the Carter government and for his election of Ms. Ferraro in 1984 as his running mate.
“He has brought the president and vice president closer together and redefined the relationship as a true partnership,” Harris said in a statement last night. “Vice President Mondale is working with President Carter as the two try to end the arms race, promote human rights and establish peace.”
Harris said that the choice of Mr. Ferraro by mr. Mondale “opened a new door to the future” to borrow his words.
Former President Barack Obama said on Twitter on Monday night that Mondale had laid the foundation for future vice presidents to become key contributors to the White House administrations.
“Walter Mondale was a proponent of progressive affairs and changed the role of VP – so leaders want @JoeBiden can be the last in the room when decisions are made, ”said Mr. Obama said. ‘By choosing Geraldine Ferraro, he also paved the way for @VP to make history. Michelle and I send prayers to his family. ”
Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from the state of Minnesota, Mr. Mondale, who unsuccessfully elected president last year, said on Twitter that he was a mentor and friend to her and that he was kind and dignified to the end.
“On the wall of the Carter Library is a quote from Walter Mondale at the end of their tenure,” she said. Klobuchar said. ” We told the truth. We obeyed the law. We have kept the peace. ‘It sums up Walter Mondale’s life and service properly. ”
Senator Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat, said on Twitter that Mondale is well respected and kept going from both sides.
“He was a man of intelligence and integrity, and he both practiced in his public service during his long career as Attorney General, Ambassador, U.S. Senator and Vice President,” she said.
Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, the Democratic vice president nominated in 2016, said Mr. Mondale on Twitter Monday night described as a visionary.
“So much to say about Walter Mondale,” Mr. Kaine said. ‘I will always think of him as the main sponsor of the Fair Housing Act and the first presidential candidate to ask a woman to join him on the ticket. Before his time. ”
The tributes to mr. Mondale does not come exclusively from the left.
Senator Bill Hagerty, Tennessee Republican, took to Twitter Monday night to express his condolences to Mr. Mondale’s family testifies.
‘While Walter Mondale and I had different political beliefs, I was an American amb. to Japan, a position he once held, he was always gracious and kind with his time and advice, ‘he said. “I would appreciate our calls and correspondence.”
Rev. Franklin Graham, the leader of Samaritan’s Purse, an evangelical organization, said on Twitter that Mondale had served the country faithfully for years and that his family would appreciate the prayers of Americans.