WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a
statement by Rep. Howard Berman:



    "Tom Lantos was a distinguished and able Chairman of the Foreign
Affairs Committee, greatly admired by colleagues on both sides of the
aisle. As a Holocaust survivor, Tom brought a unique moral perspective to
his work, informed by his vast knowledge of world history. He was a true
giant in advancing the cause of human rights around the world. Tom was a
close friend, and I will miss him very much. My heart goes out to Annette,
his daughters and all the members of his remarkable family."

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