Tom Lantos, an American diplomat, was a tireless advocate for human rights and democracy around the world. As a member of the United States House of Representatives, Lantos played a key role in shaping US foreign policy and promoting global peace and security. His unwavering commitment to justice and freedom earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and constituents alike.

"Google, Microsoft and Yahoo should be developing new technologies to bypass government sensors and barriers to the Internet; but instead, they agreed to guard the gates themselves."



"Despite its enormous power and wealth, China's ruling elite remains absolutely petrified that the free flow of information will undermine its political legitimacy, particularly among China's younger generation."



"The Chinese leadership hoped that the world would soon forget the Tiananmen Square massacre. Our job in Congress is to ensure that we never forget those who lost their lives in Tiananmen Square that day or the pro-democracy cause for which they fought."



"Insurgents have capitalized on popular resentment and anger towards the United States and the Iraqi government to build their own political, financial and military support, and the faith of Iraqi citizens in their new government has been severely undermined."



"Let me start with Yahoo. As we meet today, a Chinese citizen who had the courage to speak his mind on the Internet is in prison because Yahoo chose to share his name and address with the Chinese Government."



"The leader of Iran made one of the most repugnant remarks the international community has heard since Adolf Hitler."



"A stable Iraq at peace with its neighbors will remain elusive until we improve both the security and the economic environment in Iraq."



"Our neighbor Canada has 2,200 troops serving in Afghanistan. Canada has also assumed responsibility for the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Kandahar, which was originally established by our own military."

