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02/11/2008
Pelosi Statement on Passing of Chairman Tom Lantos
“The passing of Tom Lantos is a profound loss for the
Congress and for the nation and a terrible loss for me personally.
“As the only Holocaust survivor ever elected to Congress,
Tom Lantos devoted his life to shining a bright light on dark corners of
oppression. He used his chairmanship of
the Foreign Affairs Committee to empower the powerless and give voice to the
voiceless throughout the world. Having
lived through the worst evil known to mankind, Tom Lantos translated the
experience into a lifetime commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism, Holocaust
education, and a commitment to the state of
“Here at home, Tom Lantos championed working families and
was a strong leader in protecting our planet for the future. Though his leadership was felt around the
world, he always remained a fierce advocate for his constituents in
“Because Tom lost his family in the Holocaust, his wife,
Annette, his two daughters, Annette and Katrina, his grandchildren, and his
great-grandchildren were the center of his universe. All who knew Tom knew how devoted he was to
his family and to Annette, whom he adored.
They worked as a team, bringing great intellect, experience and
compassion to their outstanding work in public service.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lantos family. I hope it is a comfort that so many people throughout the world mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time."
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