Who:     Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

What:    Press conference highlighting critical issues of war and peace in Darfur and the Middle East

When:    Tuesday, August 29, 2006
               10:00 a.m.

Where:   Office of Congressman Al Green
     3003 South Loop West, Suite 460
     Houston, Texas 77054

Congressman Al Green (TX-9) would like to share his insight on some of the critical issues emerging in those regions as seen by leaders in the affected areas. Congressman Green was a member of a delegation led by the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations. The Congressman along with other members of the delegation met with leaders and government officials in Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Sudan (Darfur), Lebanon, Rome and London.

Some officials Congressman Al Green met with include:

• Israel -  A Member of the Knesset
• West Bank – A Member of the Palestinian Authority
• Jordan – A Senior Government Official
• Iraq – President of Iraq and the Commander of the Multi-National Forces in Iraq
• Sudan – The Governor of Darfur and African Union Senior Military Officers
• Lebanon – The Prime Minister and Business Leaders
• Vatican – A Senior Vatican Official
• England – High Ranking Government Officials