JEC3, PET, & PMJT

"There are multiple entries in my personal White House diaries that refer to Pierre Trudeau, almost every one ending with 'I like him very much,' or words to that effect. My first visit with him was in January 1977, when I had been in office only a few days. It was a state visit, and his beautiful young wife, Margaret, came with him.

"The subsequent big news story in The Washington Post the following day was that she had worn a very short skirt to a formal banquet. I agreed with Rosalynn and Pierre that it was very attractive. To ease any mutual discomfort, he and I agreed that we would approve of Margaret's dress if Canadians would approve of our daughter, Amy, reading a book during the Prime Minister's official toast at the banquet."

—Jimmy Carter, 2005

"As a leader, President, and humanitarian, Jimmy Carter left the world a better place. From your 41 million Canadian neighbours: Merci."

—Justin Trudeau, 2025