Feb 12^th, 2008, Maryland.  

Pakistani-American Public Affairs Committee joins all fellow Americans to mourn the death of Congressman John Lantos.  It is with great sadness that PAKPAC notes the passing of Congressman John Lantos, who has been one of the most outspoken defenders for human rights.  Mr. Lantos spent 27 years in the house speaking for the people oppressed around the world.

Mr. Lantos was pivotal in defending the rights of people in different parts of the world, but also was highly concerned about the civil rights of the people impacted in the United States.  PAKPAC hopes that his mission and his views of defending the civil rights of people anywhere and especially also in the United States would be continued by people who will take on his responsibilities and also his mission will be followed by his fellow members of congress to help work towards providing due process and equal justice for all the citizens of the Unites States