[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 25 (Thursday, February 14, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E201]
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EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH 
     OF THE HONORABLE TOM LANTOS, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF 
                               CALIFORNIA

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                               speech of

                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 12, 2008

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, for almost three decades Tom Lantos was 
been a passionate voice in the U.S. Congress, and a tireless advocate 
for human rights around the world. Chairman Lantos' commitment to human 
rights was forged by his own life's experience, by the violence and 
tragedy that he saw as a young man in Hungary. His commitment to issues 
such as ending the genocide in Darfur will be remembered by all those 
who have served with him throughout his long career in public service.
  The Bay Area, and the Foreign Affairs Committee, will sincerely miss 
his passion and dedication, and his unrelenting commitment to not only 
helping those in need, but making sure that respect for human rights is 
at the forefront of our Nation's foreign policy. My heart goes out to 
Annette, his partner for almost 60 years, as well as his two daughters, 
his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren.

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