[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12913]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




EXTENDING A WARM WELCOME TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FROM MAIN OPPOSITION 
                           PARTY IN ZIMBABWE

  (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome three women Members 
of Parliament from the main opposition party in Zimbabwe, the Movement 
for Democratic Change: the Honorable Thokozani Khupe, the Honorable 
Paurina Mpariwa, and the Honorable Priscilla Mishiairambwi.
  In the face of continued repression, this Movement for Democratic 
Change is working tirelessly to realize democracy for Zimbabwe. The 
Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues is honored to host these leaders 
of Zimbabwe today.
  All three women have a remarkable record of advocating passionately 
for the issues that affect women and society in Zimbabwe. It is a real 
pleasure to welcome leaders from other nations who are working to bring 
about peaceful democratic changes within their country, and I know my 
colleagues will join me in extending a warm welcome to them today.

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