May 22, 2006
If I may take the floor, I fully agree with the interpretation of my friend from Massachusetts. We are not looking for protection from Hamas. There is no perfection in any of the governments with which we have diplomatic relations and…
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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May 22, 2006
in conclusion I reject the claim that our bill does not allow our government to support worthwhile projects for the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. In fact, it makes every possible allowance for such projects, consistent with U.S…
May 22, 2006
I appreciate my good friend yielding, and allow me to point out the fatal flaw in your logic. We are not discussing the fact that some of us occasionally support the administration, and you just expressed great delight that on this issue…
May 22, 2006
No, Mr. Speaker, I strongly support the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. On that basis, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer) will control the time in opposition to the motion. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Florida.
May 22, 2006
before yielding, I want to thank my good friend from Ohio, Ms. Kaptur, for her thoughtful and very serious comments, as I want to express my appreciation to all of my colleagues who have spoken against this resolution. Madam Speaker, I am…
May 22, 2006
I yield 7 minutes to my good friend and our distinguished colleague from Massachusetts (Mr. Frank).
Apr 26, 2006
Yes, I support the motion, Madam Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Then the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Paul) is entitled to control 20 minutes in opposition.
Apr 26, 2006
this body stands united in calling on the Chinese Government to release this courageous fighter for human rights, and we urge all Members to vote for this resolution. I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my…
Apr 4, 2006
Before yielding back the balance of our time, I want to express my appreciation to the chairman of our Pacific and Asian Subcommittee for his extraordinary work on this and all other issues, and I want to identify myself with the powerful…
Feb 16, 2006
let me just indicate to my friend from Texas that he has now discovered the ultimate oxymoron, a benign Islamic fanaticism hell bent on developing weapons of mass destruction. This takes the concept of oxymoron to a new height. Madam…
Feb 16, 2006
I include for the Record a brief by the Deputy Director General For Safeguards on Iran's development of nuclear weapons. Developments in the Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Agency…
Feb 16, 2006
I include for the record the statement of the American representative to the IAEA Special Board of Governors meeting on February 4. Mr. Chairman, I wish to join other colleagues in expressing condolences to the Egyptian delegation, and…