The president told attendees at the state funeral, including the other four living presidents, that Mr. Carter’s character allowed him to survive in a world of powerful pressures.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Here is the text of the eulogy President Joe Biden delivered Thursday during the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter in Washington. Leaders of the clergy, distinguished guests and most importantly the Carter family.

Family, friends and former political colleagues of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, including current President Joe Biden, spoke on Thursday at his state funeral in Washington.