Congressman Lantos passes away
by Augur • Feb 11th, 2008 at 8:38 am •
A legend has fallen. Congressman Tom Lantos, the only holocaust survivor to ever serve in Congress, died early this morning. Congressman Lantos was the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and a lifelong champion of human rights. I considered him among the best living arguments against term limits.
May the gentleman from California rest in peace.
Comment by Augur on 11 February 2008 at 2:08 pm:
More on Rep. Lantos:
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/02/11/tom_lantos_israelpalestine_shi/
Comment by Augur on 11 February 2008 at 2:11 pm:
Statement by his committee:
http://foreignaffairs.house.gov/press_display.asp?id=477