Tom Lantos
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Tom Lantos was a prominent American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 12th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, Lantos was known for his strong advocacy on human rights issues and played a significant role in foreign policy matters during his tenure. He was the only Holocaust survivor to have served in Congress, which deeply influenced his commitment to human rights and humanitarian causes. Lantos served in Congress from 1981 until his retirement in 2008, when he chose not to seek re-election due to health issues. His legacy includes efforts to address global human rights abuses and to promote democracy around the world.
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December 6, 2021
The veneer of civilization is paper thin. We are its guardians, and we can never rest.
— Tom Lantos
Jun 3, 2019
Wu'er Kaixi is here to remind us that the struggle for democracy in China is not over.
Apr 25, 2018
While technologically and financially you are giants, morally you are pygmies.
Oct 10, 2007
When the Turkish government says there was no genocide of Armenians, we have to set them straight.
Oct 10, 2007
When the Turkish government said there was no genocide of Armenians. We have to set them straight.
Oct 2, 2007
I pointed out to him that gestures are not enough, that with the enormous leverage China has over Burma, China must take serious, substantive measures to compel the Government of Burma to give back the freedom to its own people and her…
Oct 2, 2007
I would like to say a word comparing our Speaker to the subject of this resolution, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. These are two extraordinary women of deep courage and commitment, but there is one profound difference in their political lives: when…
Sep 11, 2007
Prime Minister Maliki and the Iraqi politicians need to know that the free ride is over.