House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi

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March 17, 2005

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Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation to the Middle East

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will lead a Congressional Delegation to the Middle East. The group will travel to Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon from March 18 to March 25.

Pelosi will be joined by Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA), George Miller (D-CA), Henry Waxman (D-CA), Edward Markey (D-MA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), James McGovern (D-MA), and Linda Sanchez (D-CA).

“The delegation will meet with regional leaders to assess efforts to promote political and economic reform, the Middle East peace process, and the situation in Iraq,” Pelosi said. “We are especially looking forward to meeting American servicemen and women in Iraq.”

“ Democrats are united in presenting a New Direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as its people, one that brings opportunity, security, and prosperity to all Americans. ”

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi