U.S. CONGRESSMEN VISIT UKRAINE

Seven United States members of Congress are in Ukraine to meet with government and political officials. The members, all U.S. delegates to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, are Congressman Mike Bilirakis (Republican - Florida,) Congressman Joel Hefley (Republican - Colorado,) Congressman Paul Gillmor (Republican - Ohio,) Congressman John Tanner (Democrat - Tennessee,) Congressman Vern Ehlers (Republican - Michigan,) Congressman John Boozman (Republican - Arkansas) and Congressman Tom Udall (Democrat - New Mexico.) During their meetings with government officials and political party representatives, the Congressmen will discuss NATO and bilateral issues. They arrived Monday, May 24, and depart Thursday, May 27. No press events are scheduled during the visit.

Also in Ukraine is U.S. Congressman Doug Bereuter (Republican - Nebraska,) president of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. He is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe of the U.S. House of Representatives. His visit has been arranged under the auspices of the Verkhovna Rada. For information on his schedule, press may contact Mr. Oleg Rzhondkovskyi, 255-2028, or 255-2115.