Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz issued the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Tom Lantos:

“It was an honor for me to know and serve alongside Congressman Tom Lantos. Tom Lantos was a man of deep conviction and principle who turned his own personal experience as a Holocaust survivor into a lifetime commitment to fight oppression, protect human rights, and defend the safety and security of people across the globe. The depth of his compassion was matched only by his expertise and constant efforts on behalf of America and our international allies. I will deeply miss his good advice and counsel. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Annette, who was his loving partner in all he did, and to his family and loved ones.”

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