Biden also set January 9 as a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States.
Jimmy knew the ravages of the disease too well, Biden said.
He lost his father, his brother, his sisters, to this terrible disease.
From left: Joe Biden, Jimmy Carter and Jill Biden at the 2008 Democratic National ConventionEverett Collection
So when Jimmy was diagnosed, we did our best to comfort him.
Carters brain cancer, diagnosed in 2015, went into remission.
Faith and humility mattered.
But I dont believe its a bygone era.
Like Carter, Biden is leaving office after one term.
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Never give up hope.
Never give up hope, Biden said.
I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
So much negative this month.
Biden said last year that Carter had asked him to deliver his eulogy.
We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together.
Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Carter and Rosalynn Carter at their home in Plains in 2021.
We sat and talked about the old days, Biden said, per the AP.
Rosalynn Carter died last year.
The Carters were present at the last state funeral, held in 2018 for former President George H.W.
