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What was Tom Lantos' political affiliation?

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Tom Lantos was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1981 to 2001. He represented the 12th district of California, which included the cities of San Mateo and Daly City. Lantos was a liberal Democrat and was known for his work on human rights issues. He was also a strong supporter of Israel and a critic of the Soviet Union. Lantos died in office in 2001.
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