Mr. Wallenberg displayed extraordinary heroism in assisting tens of thousands of Jews to freedom from Nazioccupied Hungary late in World War II. I feel it is only fitting and proper to honor this man who sacrificed so much for so many. In 1944. Wallenberg. a Swedish diplomat. was sent to Budapest as a result of requests from the American War Refugee Board and a representative of the World Jewish Council. His mission was to assist Jews to escape from the wholesale slaughter being conducted by Adolph Hitler. His mission and the activities he carried out. were both daring and successful.