Lantos remembered

Re “Member of Congress had survived Nazi labor camp,” obituary, Feb. 12

America has lost a great patriot, a great congressman and a man of absolute integrity with the death of Rep. Tom Lantos (D-Burlingame). An immigrant who survived the Holocaust and fought the Nazis as a teenager, he became the foremost conscience of America in his support of human rights around the world. Our country is better for his choice to become an American and to serve in Congress. We will sorely miss his honest and intelligent voice in our foreign affairs.

Catherine Burke

San Gabriel

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Lantos had many great moments. One of my favorites, unmentioned at the time, was a year or so ago when Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice testified in Congress. As she entered the chamber, some crazy person assaulted her. Lantos, who was at her side, instantly stepped forward to shield her and fight off the assailant. Guts. He had plenty of them.

Bill Blum

Studio City