Claim: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said, "Robert E. Lee was a man who understood the values of a region which he represented. He was never filled with hatred. He never felt a sense of superiority. He led the southern cause with pride, yes, but with a sense of reluctance as well. He fought his battles courageously."
Fact-check: Did Jimmy Carter Say Robert E. Lee Was 'Never Filled With Hatred'?
Verdict: correct attribution
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Nur Ibrahim
Date published: 2023-01-16T21:28:52