Nov 18, 2003
although I am unable to be present for the final vote on the Conference Report on H.R. 6 because of a long-standing commitment, I want to voice my very strong opposition to H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2003. Mr. Speaker, only in a…
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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Nov 17, 2003
Tomorrow is the 25th anniversary of the massacre at Jonestown where more than 900 people lost their lives to the sick cause of a sociopath masquerading as a visionary. Among the victims was my distinguished predecessor and good friend…
Oct 16, 2003
I am convinced that the removal of Saddam Hussein is in the interest of the people of Iraq, the people of the region, and the people of the United States. And I believe the day when a civilized regime is in place, in a stable Iraq, is not…
Oct 7, 2003
I strongly support H. Res. 372 and urge all of my colleagues to do so as well. Madam Speaker, many of our colleagues on the Committee on International Relations will remember as long as they live meeting, about a year ago, with Swedish…
Oct 7, 2003
I strongly support H.R. 2264 and urge all of my colleagues to vote for it. The Congo River and its tributaries make up the most extensive network of navigable waterways in Africa and carry a volume of water second only to the Amazon River…
Sep 10, 2003
I merely want to underscore how significant it is that across the political spectrum, Republicans and Democrats join forces in paying tribute both to the concept of the role of human rights in U.S. foreign policy and to the embodiment of…
Jul 22, 2003
I strongly oppose this attempt to overturn the President's decision to return the United States to membership in UNESCO. I strongly agree with President Bush that our reentry will support UNESCO's mission to advance human rights…
Jul 15, 2003
I rise, Mr. Chairman, in the strongest possible opposition to the Paul amendment which would cause great harm to our national interests. Mr. Chairman, I do not look upon the United Nations through rose-colored spectacles. It is obvious…
Jul 15, 2003
The United Nations was founded at the end of the Second World War when the United States was economically not only a superpower but had a vastly disproportionate share of global gross domestic product. At that time, our contribution to the…
Jul 15, 2003
I strongly support the Rangel-Lee amendment. I think it is a very constructive contribution to our global fight against AIDS, and I urge all of our colleagues to do so.
Jul 15, 2003
First, I want to commend my good friend and colleague, the gentleman from Illinois (Chairman Hyde), for the power and integrity of his convictions. The Millennium Challenge Account would not have been possible without his leadership and…
Jul 15, 2003
I strongly support the gentlewoman's amendment. It is sorely needed. I could not think of a more noble project than to assist Buddhist countries with huge debts with debt relief. This is a measure that deserves bipartisan support. I ask…