Letter.

Letter Published in ThevNational UAE10, Jan 25 In reference to Ellie Sennett's report Jimmy Carter lies in state at US Capitol ahead of funeral (January 8): Jimmy Carter was a statesman, but he has also made an indelible mark in the philanthropic world. His simplicity, humility, kind heart and willingness to listen set him apart. His dedication to a modest lifestyle even while holding the highest office appears to me to have been a remarkable aspect of his character. He was, to my mind, one of the few American presidents to truly demonstrate the values of patriotism and humanity. Even though he had been in ill health for a long time, his departure will be a great loss to America. One can only hope that the values he embodied live on. K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India