Madam Leader: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the House Democratic Leader’s Trip to Afghanistan, Israel & Jordan

A week in photos: 24–30 Mar 2018

Last week, a Congressional Delegation led by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi visited the countries of Afghanistan, Israel and Jordan. The five day trip with high-level officials, civic leaders and young people in these countries focused on advancing our national security, countering terrorism and narcotics, promoting economic and social development and advancing regional peace.

Leader Pelosi, Members from the Congressional Delegation and US military servicemen in Afghanistan.

Leader Pelosi and Members from the Congressional Delegation visited Dahiet Al Ameer School, in Jordan, which was constructed by USAID in 2011 and serves many Syria children refugees. March 25, 2018

Congressman McEachin walking off a helicopter at a US military base in Afghanistan.

Leader Pelosi met with a few of our troops in Afghanistan and learned about their experiences.

Congresswoman Katherine Clark with emerging leaders panelists from Afghanistan. March 25, 2018

Congressman Henry Cuellar giving high fives to children from the Dahiet Al Ameer School in Jordan. March 25, 2018

Leader Pelosi and Members from the Congressional Delegation met with President Reuven Rivlin in Jerusalem to discuss U.S.-Israel relations ahead of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Jewish state this spring. March 26, 2018

Congressional Delegation met with King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan to discuss a range of regional security and cooperation issues. March 25, 2018

Leader Pelosi with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan March 29, 2018

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