Congresswoman Maxine Waters is a courageous, outspoken, tenacious and effective advocate for peace, justice, and human rights.

She has represented the 35th District of California for over 20 years.

She was the founding member and Chair of the "Out of Iraq" Congressional Caucus.

She was a leader in the movement to end Apartheid.

She opposed the 2004 Haitian coup.

She leads Congressional efforts to cancel the debts of poor countries as well as efforts to mitigate foreclosures.

We are honored to welcome one of our greatest friends in Congress.