The Honorable Dana Rohrabacher

A staunch supporter of the Afghan freedom fighters since his days as a White House speech writer for President Reagan, Congressman Rohrabacher remains committed to bringing democracy and peace to Afghanistan. Rohrabacher has traveled inside Afghanistan with Afghan freedom fighters during the war with Soviet-backed forces. As a Member of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific House Committee on International Relations, he has played a leadership role in organizing Congressional hearings and fact finding missions regarding Afghanistan.

The Honorable Chris Smith

Congressman Chris Smith serves as a Chairman of the House Committee on International Operations and Human Rights of the Committee of International Relations. He has long been a voice of hope for the oppressed peoples of Afghanistan and Eastern Europe. An outspoken advocate and leader on global human rights issues, Congressman Smith is also Co-Chairman on the Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) and a member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus.

The Honorable Bill McCollum

Congressman McCollum is a member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence where he serves on two Subcommittees. Congressman McCollum played a major role in the policy struggle in Washington in support of the Afghan people. Congressman McCollum dispatched his staff often to Afghanistan and established the McCollum humanitarian relief flights that took food and medical supplies to the Afghan freedom fighters and refugees. On these flights, wounded Afghans were often transported back to the United States for medical treatment.

The Honorable Tom Lantos

Congressman Lantos is a member of the Committee on International Relations. As one of the strongest voices in the Congress on human rights and freedom during the Cold War and it's aftermath, Lantos is Co-Chairman of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. The Soviet invasion and occupation of Afghanistan were highlighted and challenged by Congressman Lantos out of his concern for human rights and genocide. Congressman Lantos currently serves as the ranking Member of the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

The Honorable James Moran

Congressman Moran is a member of the Committee on International Relations. He is a voice for the significant Afghan-American community in Northern Virginia that he represents. Congressman Moran is a human rights advocate and serves on the Subcommittee for International Operations and Human Rights Caucus.

The Honorable Tom Davis

Over the past several years Congressman Tom Davis has called for peace in Afghanistan and has played a critical role in helping to voice and express the concerns of many Afghan-Americans to Congress. Congressman Davis has worked hard at ensuring that the U.S. government does not ignore Afghanistan during significant times. Congressman Davis represents a key district in Northern Virginia where many prominent Afghan-Americans reside.

The Honorable John Porter

Congressman Porter serves on Appropriations' Subcommittee on International Operations. From this position he has worked to provide crucial humanitarian and other support to the Afghans during their struggle. Congressman Porter is also the Co-Chairman of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus where he has long supported the cause of the people of Afghanistan.

The Honorable Gary Ackerman

As a member of the House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, Congressman Ackerman is concerned about Afghanistan and its impact on the stability of South Asia and the Middle East. As the Subcommittee's former Chairman, he has played a key role in foreign policy and human rights in Asia.

The Honorable Ed Royce

Congressman Royce serves on the Committee on International Relations' Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. From this position he has worked to help seek solutions to the problems facing the people of Afghanistan. Congressman Royce has taken part in a number of key Congressional hearings - both House and Senate - on the plight of Afghanistan.

The Honorable David Dreier

Congressman Dreier has been a leading, outspoken proponent for democracy and peace for Afghanistan. To help bring national attention to the suffering of the Afghan people, Congressman Dreier brought wounded and disabled Afghan refugees into his office to brief Members of Congress and their staff. Congressman Dreier played a key role in the fight for U.S. humanitarian and military aid to the Afghan refugees and freedom fighters during the war with the Red Army.

The Honorable Ducan Hunter

Congressman Hunter is a member of the Committee on National Security. He has been a staunch supporter of the freedom fighter movements in Afghanistan and elsewhere around the globe during the Cold War. Hunter is a leader on U.S. defense policy and is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Procurement. He represents a significant number of Afghan-Americans that reside in the San Diego, California, area.