Nov 7, 2005
I commend my good friend and distinguished colleague, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, for his leadership on this critically important bill, of which I am proudly an original cosponsor. I would also like to commend my dear colleague 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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Oct 27, 2005
three generation ago Adolf Hitler threatened to destroy the Jewish people, and the appeasers and the pseudosophisticates said it was merely oratory. A few months ago, the leadership of Syria threatened to destroy the Prime Minister of…
Oct 26, 2005
I view American history as a long process of closing the hypocrisy gap. When we first heard the words ``all men are created equal,'' they certainly were not equal, and women were not even mentioned. And many of the people in that great…
Oct 26, 2005
no, I am not. I am supporting the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule XV, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Paul) will control 20 minutes in opposition. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California (Mr…
Oct 18, 2005
before yielding time, I want to recognize my associate, Peter Yeo, who drafted and did the major work on this important legislation. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 3\1/2\ minutes to my good friend and colleague from Texas (Ms…
Sep 20, 2005
today the world lost Simon Wiesenthal, the conscience of the Holocaust, who labored heroically for decades to make certain that history will not forget that nightmare nor let its perpetrators escape justice. He did it, as he said, not just…
Jul 27, 2005
I yield as much time as she might consume to the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Maloney).
Jul 20, 2005
Yes. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Amendment No. 36 offered by Mr. Lantos: Page 241, after line 21, add the following new section: SEC. 947. TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE TO…
Jul 19, 2005
I am delighted to yield 3\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer), a distinguished member of the Committee on International Relations and the conscience on environmental issues of both the committee and the Congress.
Jul 19, 2005
I thank my friend. Under those circumstances, we oppose the amendment. It is absurd to put U.S. foreign policy on automatic pilot. We have an intelligent and capable Secretary of State who has all the capability of exercising her…
Jul 13, 2005
before yielding to my friend, the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. Bordallo), I just want to express my most profound gratitude to my friend, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Hyde), the distinguished chairman of our committee. Mr. Speaker, I am…
Jun 17, 2005
I yield to the distinguished Democratic whip as much time as he might consume. (Mr. HOYER asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)