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Frank Davies, Mercury News - January 3, 2008

Last month, the New Direction Congress passed landmark energy security legislation that included a historic CAFE increase to boost fuel efficiency standards for our cars and trucks, a Renewable Fuels Standard to dramatically increase homegrown American biofuels that reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and requirements that root out manipulation of energy prices.

Tom Lantos is one of America's leading experts on foreign affairs and most effective advocates for human rights both at home and abroad. As the only Holocaust survivor ever elected to Congress, he has used his position to fight for those whose voices have been silenced by hatred and oppression.

Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Lantos to Complete his Congressional Service at the End of Current Term

Washington, DC - Congressman Tom Lantos (D-San Mateo, San Francisco) today released the following statement:

"Routine medical tests have revealed that I have cancer of the esophagus. In view of this development and the treatment it will require, I will not seek re-election.

Our nation must stand with the Pakistani people in their struggle for democracy and continue to press the Musharraf government to ensure that the coming election is free and fair.

Chairman Lantos Says Cowardly Killing of Benazir Bhutto Should Prompt U.S. To Renew Commitment to Pakistan's People

Washington, DC -- U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has issued the following statement on the death of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto:

"The actions of the EPA in denying the California request cannot help but raise serious questions about the support of the Bush Administration for state efforts to safeguard the environment and the health of their residents," wrote the Speaker, who spoke with Johnson yesterday.