Sep 24, 2001
before saying a word about my friend, Lee Hamilton, let me say something about Nancy Hamilton, who, throughout a remarkable and distinguished public career, has given Lee the support, the encouragement, the inspiration which is so…
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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Sep 14, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the senseless human tragedy caused by the craven terrorist acts of September 11, 2001 weigh heavily on our minds and will do so for days, months, and years to come. Many have said our Nation will never be the same. I agree…
Sep 14, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the horrendous tragedies of this week warrant a strong and judicious response. However, I am concerned that the language of this resolution could result in dangerous foreign policy. The perpetrators of this crime must be dealt…
Sep 14, 2001
Mr. Speaker, today is a day I hoped I would never have to face, a day on which I would need to support the use of force. I am sure that all of my colleagues agree that when we took the oath of office to honor and defend our country, we…
Sep 11, 2001
Mr. Speaker, we stand here today mere miles away from a tragedy that shook our Nation and left many shocked and angered by an act of unprecedented brutality on America's shores. As we emerge from the incomprehensible darkness into the…
Sep 11, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the horrifying acts of terrorism which occurred yesterday were a cowardly act of attacking America. We in Congress must be dedicated and determined to take immediate action in three ways: First, to help the victims and their…
Sep 11, 2001
On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt said that day shall go down as a day of infamy. On September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked, and I believe that day will go down as our day of greatest…
Sep 11, 2001
we have been flooded with words of condolence, but the time now is for action. I call on the Taliban to hand over to us Osama bin Laden, if not for this act, for his previous acts of terrorism. I call on Iran to stop supporting Hezbollah…
Sep 11, 2001
Yesterday's terrorist attack was a crime against the American people and it was a crime against humanity. Calling this attack an act of war does not begin to accurately describe this barbaric attack. Today, we stand with our President, the…
Sep 6, 2001
I rise in support of H.R. 2833. First, I would like to commend my good friend and distinguished colleague, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), for introducing this very important legislation and for doggedly pursuing the Vietnam…
Jul 30, 2001
as the founding Democratic chairman of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus, I rise in strong support of the resolution. Mr. Speaker, the scourge of racism remains one of the most tragic aspects of international life today. Slavery…
Jul 24, 2001
if I may continue our colloquy, I would like to raise issues concerning recent developments of direct relevance to our discussion of ILSA. I am referring to major oil investment deals that both the Italian national oil company, ENI, and…