Dreier, House Democracy Assistance Commission Delegation to Celebrate Thanksgiving with Troops

November 22 , 2006

WASHINGTON, DC - A delegation of the House Democracy Assistance Commission, led by Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) and Ranking Democratic Member David Price (D-NC), will take time from their three-day democracy program with the Macedonian parliament to spend Thanksgiving day with American troops serving in Kosovo.

“Americans serving our country are spread across the world this Thanksgiving, away from family and friends,” Dreier said. “It’s an honor to be able to spend time with some of these fine men and women and to thank them on behalf of our country for their service. I hope all Americans remember our troops as they gather with their loved ones tomorrow. We all owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude.”

The House Democracy Assistance Commission’s mission is to strengthen democratic institutions by assisting parliaments in emerging democracies. Central to the Commission’s work is the provision of technical expertise to enhance accountability, transparency, legislative independence, and government oversight in foreign parliaments.