Congressman Henry Hyde
Chairperson of the House Committee on International Relations

Representative Henry Hyde

Representative Hyde is a Republican from Illinois, representing a suburban Chicago district (District 6). He has served in the House since 1974. http://www.house.gov/hyde/.

The International Relations Committee is Representative Hyde’s most visible assignment. Mr. Hyde has served as its chairperson since 2001. http://www.house.gov/international_relations/.

Questions to answer from Mr. Hyde’s perspective:

  1. What are the priority issues surrounding HIV/AIDS?
  2. Why does Mr. Hyde prioritize these and not other issues?
  3. What policy recommendations is Mr. Hyde likely to make to the President?


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