Congressman Pence spent time this weekend in Greece, Iraq and Turkey. The following are several articles that deal with Rep. Pence's Congressional Delegation trip:
Karen Hensel of WISH-TV wrote an overwiew of the Codel that includes a link to footage from the Congressman's trip. Here is an excerpt:
"An Indiana Congressman offers details into controversy over Iran and a potential nuclear weapon.
"Congressman Mike Pence lead a congressional delegation into the Middle East.
Monday he met with the foreign minister of Turkey in the midst of new developments regarding Iran and its efforts to build a nuclear weapon.
"Congressman Pence and the congressional delegation met with Turkish officials to discuss Iran just minutes after the Iranians departed.
"'We literally walked into the National Security Agency and met with the national security advisor ten minutes after the Iranian delegation left the same room,' Pence said."
Maureen Groppe of the Indy Star writes about the relationship between the U.S., Iran and other countries in the Middle East. Here is an excerpt:
"Middle Eastern countries are eager to have the United Nations confront Iran's nuclear threat but don't want military force used, said U.S. Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., speaking from Germany after a weekend trip to Iraq, Greece, Jordan and Turkey."
Sylvia A. Smith of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette penned an article about the future of U.S./Iranian relations. An excerpt follows:
"Rep. Mike Pence, R-6th, added his voice Monday to the chorus of lawmakers who say the U.S. and U.N. should impose strict sanctions on Iran if it doesn’t make a U-turn in its nuclear policy. He said 'all options' should be on the table, including use of military force, if Iran does not back down."
Rick Yencer talks with the Congressman about the current situation in Iraq in today's Muncie Star Press. Here is an excerpt:
"Republican Congressman Mike Pence expressed confidence Monday that acting Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki represented the best encouragement to end terrorism and violence in the war-torn country.
"'There is a long way to go. There is no doubt about it,' Pence said, discussing the prospects for peace and prosperity in Iraq after his latest visit to the Mideast."
