President Shimon Peres of Israel accepts the Lantos Human Rights Prize bestowed by the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights in honor of the late Congressman Tom Lantos (Democrat of California). From left to right: Annette Lantos, wife of the late Congressman and Chair, Lantos Foundation Board of Trustees; President Peres, and United States Vice President Joe Biden.<br /> Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP /MediaPunch