Tributes to Terry Sanford: "His long and distinguished career of public service as governor, president of Duke University and U.S. senator helped build the New South and served as an inspiration to me and an entire generation of Americans. He stood for civil rights, education for all, and progressive economic development. His work and his influence literally changed the face and future of the South, making him one of the most influential Americans of the last fifty years." - Bill Clinton, former President of the United States "Terry Sanford was the visionary, compassionate leader of our generation. He defined public service as the high calling of life and sought with all his might and succeeded in elevating the human spirit and sense of hope of thousands of disadvantaged fellow citizens. He gave his very best. He made a difference." -William Friday, President Emeritus of the University of North Carolina
