Tom Lantos
American politician and Holocaust survivor
Born in Hungary, a Holocaust survivor migrated to the United States. Served as a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from California from 1981 to 2008. Advocated for human rights and international relations, especially concerning Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Lantos was instrumental in the establishment of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, promoting awareness of human rights abuses. He contributed significantly to discussions on U.S. foreign policy and the need for humanitarian efforts globally.
Served as a U.S. House Representative for California
Founded the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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