President Joe Biden shared a touching memory of his interactions with the late former President Jimmy Carter during a recent speech. Biden recalled a moment when Carter personally asked for his endorsement for the presidential campaign, despite Biden's initial reservations due to his limited experience in politics at the time.
Biden, who was one of the first senators to endorse Carter's 1976 presidential bid, emphasized that his decision was based not only on Carter's policies but also on his character, decency, and the sense of honor he conveyed to everyone around him.
Reflecting on the support he received from Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, during a difficult time in his life, Biden expressed gratitude for their kindness following the passing of his son, Beau Biden, in 2015. Beau, an Iraq War veteran and former attorney general of Delaware, lost his battle with brain cancer at the age of 46.
Biden praised Carter as an embodiment of simple decency, highlighting the importance of such values in shaping America's image on the global stage. He emphasized that Carter's example serves as a reminder of the fundamental principles of integrity and compassion that the world looks to America for.
