Congressional Delegation Mission to Europe and Afghanistan

Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) has just returned from a week-long Congressional Delegation trip to the Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Afghanistan. The bipartisan delegation was led by Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA), and Rep. Chris Murphy (D-CT).  Rep. Richmond was joined on the trip by Reps. Sean Duffy (R-WI), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Jon Runyan (R-NJ).

“At the end of our diplomatic and military mission I learned that Osama bin Laden had been killed. This historic moment in the world’s repudiation of terrorism underscores the need for Congressional delegation missions such as this one. I am grateful to Congressmen Murphy and Shuster for inviting me to attend,” said Rep. Richmond, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security. “Developing closer diplomatic relations with Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Afghanistan is important and I was proud to play a part. Gaining greater insight from our folks on the ground is critically important as we deliberate our next steps in Afghanistan. Also, speaking with our troops, including the brave men and women from Louisiana, to let them know that they have our full support is critical.”

Read more about the trip here.