U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement on the passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter:

“Today a grateful nation mourns the passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter — a true public servant and trailblazer who embodied the best of America’s values each and every day. She was a strong champion for mental health care, caregiving, civil rights, and women’s rights. She left an indelible mark on our nation — a legacy that will undoubtedly inspire generations to come. My sincerest condolences go to President Carter and the rest of the Carter family on this profound loss. May her memory always be a blessing.”