Political Quotes

“there are still many puzzles left unsolved from the cold war. Perhaps one of the most frustrating is the disappearance of Raoul Wallenberg. To this day, a full account of why Raoul Wallenberg was arrested and what has become of him is still not forthcoming from the Russian government. I rise today to commemorate this brave hero of the Holocaust who worked tirelessly and with great courage to save thousands of Jews from Nazi concentration camps in Hungary. It is 50 years ago today since Mr. Wallenberg was arrested by agents of the Soviet Union at the time of the invasion of Budapest by the Red Army. He disappeared while in Soviet custody and despite the collapse of the Soviet Union, many questions concerning his fate are unresolved. This is matter which has long held my attention. In the summer of 1979, I met with Nina Lagergren, Raoul Wallenberg's sister. Shortly thereafter, Senators Pell, Church, Boschwitz and I founded the Free Wallenberg Committee.”