He was always kind, hard-working and thoughtful.” Former president Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, never enjoyed much electoral success in Nebraska, but local people who knew him appreciated his personality.

Jimmy Carter spoke to the Nebraska Legislature in February 1975. “He was very intrigued and interested and always wanted to see how our unicameral Legislature functioned."

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Several Nebraska politicians commented on the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday. The Carter Center announced the death of the 39th president on Sunday. The former president died at the age of 100. Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer released the following statement on Carter’s death:

President Jimmy Carter speaks at the Grand Island airport on June 10, 1980. From left are Nebraska Gov. Charles Thone, Maj. Gen. Edward Binder of the Nebraska National Guard and Grand Island Mayor Bob Kriz. Carter's visit came after seven tornadoes touched down in or near the city, killing five people and injuring 200 on the night of June 3.

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