The Ambassador and the Chairwoman discussed the recent Reagan centennial events in Budapest and Hungarian domestic issues. Ambassador Szapáry presented the Chairwoman with a photo of the Reagan statue and the Reagan centennial envelope which Hungary has issued for the special anniversary of the late president. 

The Chairwoman, whose district is centered in Miami, home to many Hungarians - some of them also political refugees of the Communist system - has agreed to join the Hungarian-American Caucus. 

The Chairwoman has also received a copy of Prime Minister Orbán's letter (held in her hands on the attached photos) in which he nominated Cuban opposition leader Oscar Biscet for Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to promote democratic change in Cuba. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been a long-time supporter of Mr Biscet's fight for freedom and democracy, who has a pending invitation to Hungary.

The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen holding in her hands the letter from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the presence of Ambassador György Szapáry

From left to right: Congressional liaison Anna Stumpf, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Ambassador György Szapáry