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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.
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…
As we approach Greek Independence Day, it is a great honor for me to pay tribute to one of the United States' most important allies and one which is held in such deep affection by millions and millions of Americans. Western civilization as…
this measure is the exact opposite of what the gentleman has just suggested. It demands of Saddam Hussein what he agreed to 10 years ago: full and complete access to places where weapons of mass destruction are produced. It gives him one…
I strongly support H.J. Res. 75, and I urge all of my colleagues to do so. Our Nation faces a critical terrorist threat that goes well beyond that posed by the Taliban and al Qaeda. The threat is from Saddam Hussein's Iraq, a nation that…
I am here today as a cosponsor of the International Disability and Victims Land Mine Act of 2001. Land mine victims can no longer wait for assistance to regain their lives. Every year, thousands of people are killed or maimed as a result…
it is the pain and suffering of innocent people all across the globe which is at stake, and I appreciate the support of my friend.
Mr. Speaker, I again want to commend my friend, the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher), and reaffirm my strong support for his legislation. The Philippines are great friends of ours. Their struggle against terrorism is our…
Mr. Speaker, I want to tell my good friend, the gentleman from California, that there is an enormous difference between targeting innocent civilians and collateral damage. Today, as we speak, American soldiers were killed, killed in…
today the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Hyde), the distinguished chairman of the House Committee on International Relations, and I will introduce a resolution that categorically condemns this week's outrageous terrorist strikes against the…
I am delighted to cosponsor this bill with the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Hyde) because Secretary George Shultz deserves all the recognition that this Congress and the American people may offer. George Shultz was a brilliant Secretary of…
I am delighted to speak in support of this resolution which welcomes Prime Minister Vajpayee of India to the United States and expresses the deep appreciation of the American people for the strong and immediate support India has provided…
Before yielding back our time, I just would like to make an observation. It speaks to the strength of this body and this Nation that in the midst of a war we take time to pass important environmental legislation, as we are about to do…