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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.
I rise today top express my strong support for H.R. 4103, the Martin's Cove Land Transfer Act. This legislation was introduced in this House by our distinguished colleague from Utah, Mr. Hansen, the Chair of the Committee on Resources. I…
while America slept, another suicide bomber hit in Israel. Sixteen innocent people were killed, over 50 people were wounded, many of them critically. Our population is 50 times that of Israel. On a comparable scale, this would be like…
my amendment declares that it should be the policy of the United States to support measures to meet the immediate security needs of Afghanistan and requires the President to submit a strategy for meeting the immediate security needs in…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in joining to celebrate this event. It is a wonderful event to see people determine what they want to be and have the opportunity to become independent. But there is a cautionary tale here. There are not very many of us…
Amendment offered by Mr. Lantos: Insert after section 205 of the bill the following (and make such conforming amendments as may be necessary): SEC. 206. PROMOTING SECURE DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN AND OTHER ASSISTANCE IN AFGHANISTAN. (a)…
None of this can be accomplished without security. The United States is providing critical assistance to create a new professional, multi-ethnic Afghan army that will address Afghanistan's long-term security needs. I support this…
Clearly there have been unintended innocent victims during our military operations, and I fully agree with my friend, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer), that U.S. assistance should be provided to such victims and their families. I…
yesterday, as the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Israel were meeting in the Oval Office, yet another homicide bombing took place in the state of Israel. How many more innocent civilians will need to be killed by…
The bottom line is, Israel is a democracy and Israel is our friend, and Israel is our ally in the global war against terrorism. In our war against Iraq 10 years ago, Israel stood with us. In our war against terrorism today, Israel is…
There was no reason for the lack of hearings. This issue has been discussed ad nauseam and ad infinitum, and the tragedy which is unfolding in the area compelled us to move expeditiously. We will be delighted to have extended hearings, as…
when a democracy is under siege from terrorist assault, it must defend itself. I am proud of our Nation's response to the horrors of September 11. For the last 18 months, Israel has been a democracy under siege; and it has responded in the…
Mr. Speaker, in the last 18 months we have watched while nearly 400 Israelis, mostly civilians, have died in the violence in the Middle East. We have watched the escalation that has cost so many Palestinians their lives in a senseless…