    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [February 11, 2008]
    [Pages 173-174]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Representative Thomas P. Lantos
    February 11, 2008

        Laura and I are saddened by the death of our
    friend, Congressman Tom Lantos.
        Tom was a man of character and a champion of human rights. After
    immigrating to America more than six decades ago, he worked to help
    oppressed people around the world have the opportunity to live in
    freedom. As the only Holocaust survivor to serve in Congress, Tom was a
    living reminder that we must never turn a blind eye to the suffering of
    the innocent at the hands of evil men. I appreciate his vision in
    cofounding the Human Rights Caucus. I also appreciate his efforts to
    protect our environment, alleviate the sufferings caused by HIV/AIDS,
    and strengthen our friendships and alliances around the globe.
        We will miss Tom's leadership in the Halls of Congress. Our thoughts
    and prayers are with his wife Annette,
    their daughters, and
    the rest of the Lantos family.

    Note: The statement referred to Annette Lantos Tillemann-Dick and
    Katrina Lantos Swett, daughters of Rep. Lantos.

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