U.S. ambassador to Ukraine confers with members of Congress (04/15/01)

U.S. ambassador to Ukraine confers with members of Congress

WASHINGTON - U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual met on March 29 on Capitol Hill with several members of Congress. Participants in the meeting were: Reps. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), David Bonior (D-Mich), Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), Bob Schaffer (R-Colo.), Louise McIntosh Slaughter (D-N.Y.), Elliot Engel (D-N.Y.), Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) and Corrine Brown (D-Fla.). As co-chairs of the Ukrainian Caucus, Ms. Kaptur and Mr. Schaffer invited members to participate in a unique event to discuss the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations. Rep. Kaptur congratulated the ambassador on his continuing appointment. Members discussed issues ranging from the current political situation in Ukraine to the recently signed Congress-Rada agreement. Rep. Kaptur said she was pleased to meet with the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and to continue an open and promising dialogue. The ambassador was responsive to the questions posed by the members of Congress and was open to suggestions about how the United States and Ukraine can strengthen their strategic partnership. Seen in the photo above are House Minority Whip Bonior (left) and Ambassador Pascual.

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