As Co-Chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA) play a leading role in advancing international human rights in Congress. The two Members of Congress will draw on their experiences promoting human rights in authoritarian and violent, conflict-affected countries at USIP’s Inaugural Bipartisan Congressional Dialogue.
Panelists:
Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL)
14th Congressional District of Illinois, U.S. House of Representatives
Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA)
2nd Congressional District of Massachusetts, U.S. House of Representatives
Nancy Lindborg, Moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
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