The Institute of Interfaith Dialog

Luncheon Forum with Congressman Silvestre Reyes

El Paso

DSC_0633a The Institute of Interfaith Dialog El Paso branch hosted U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes for Luncheon Forum. Congressman Reyes delivered a speach about "Border Security Issues". He mentioned his presence in Turkey several times and how he liked spending time in Turkey. More than 50 people attended the lucheon. Congessman highlighted the importance of interfaith and intercultural understanding with each other.

 Silvestre Reyes is a Mexican-American Democratic congressional representative from the 16th District of El Paso, Texas. He is a Vietnam veteran who spent more than 25 years working for the Immigration and Naturalization Services, most notably as the chief of the United States Border Patrol in El Paso. He earned a reputation as an innovative and effective leader by introducing new programs to control illegal immigration along the United States-Mexico border. As a congressman, Reyes has used his expertise on immigration issues to work on legislation related to border security, national security, and military defense. He has also been outspoken on issues affecting Hispanics, and since 2001 he has been the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

 

 

 

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