The delegation was led by the Chair of the committee, Congressman Jason Smith. Other members of the visiting US Delegation included Rep Terri Sewell (D-AL), Rep Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Rep Carol Miller (R-WV), Rep Michelle Fischbach (R-GA), Rep Mike Carey (R-OH), Representative Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) among others. United States Ambassador to Guyana, HE Sarah-Ann Lynch accompanied the delegation. During his brief address, President Ali spoke about the importance of democracy, enhancing trade and ways of strengthening the overall relationship between the two countries. The House Committee on Ways and Means is the oldest committee of the United States Congress. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips; Vice President, the Honourable Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo; Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd; Minister of Amerindian Affairs, the Honourable Pauline Sukhai, Minister Of Public Works, the Honourable Juan Edghill and other Cabinet members were also present.
