“I am proud to have called Tom Lantos my friend and my Congressman and will deeply miss his commitment to working people, the environment and human rights.  He has represented people in San Francisco and San Mateo with great honor and integrity for more than two decades, using his clout in Congress to improve human rights around the world, protect jobs here at home and help regular people resolve tough problems.  My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Annette and his wonderful family during this difficult time.”