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Steny Hoyer: “This is a sad day not only for this institution, for those of us who were Tom's friends, clearly for his family, but it…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2008
This is a sad day not only for this institution, for those of us who were Tom's friends, clearly for his family, but it is a sad day for our country. Tom Lantos had a backbone of steel and a heart of commitment, compassion, and courage. ... Tom, quite simply, was a man of great substance, an immigrant to America, like so many immigrants before him and after, but few matching his contribution to our great country.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Paying tribute to Tom Lantos following his passing.

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