For Immediate Release |
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Contact: Shin Inouye |
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February 12, 2008 |
202-225-5635 |
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Rep. Nadler Denounces Savage’s Slander of Chairman Lantos |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), today denounced comments made by right-wing radio host Michael Savage. In his show yesterday, Savage said, "I think [Tom Lantos] was one of the most -- he was a scoundrel. And I'll tell you why I detested Tom Lantos. The man survived the Holocaust of World War II and used it as a weapon the rest of his life."
The following can be attributed to Congressman Nadler:
"Yet again, Mr. Savage has shown why he has no shame and no decency, and his remarks are an affront to all decent people. Tom Lantos was a great public servant, humanitarian and educator. As the only survivor of the Shoah to ever serve in Congress, Tom’s passing is a great loss to our country and the world. He fought hatred and anti-Semitism – like the despicable remarks of Mr. Savage – everywhere. "The ignorance of Mr. Savage’s remarks makes it clear that Tom’s work is still not done. Every American should commit themselves to the example of Congressman Lantos. I can think of no finer tribute to that great man." ###
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