Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) was hosted by Esther and Ben Chouake. Senator Stevens is a WWII veteran and the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He had a meaningful visit with NORPAC members, which included two Holocaust survivors, Pepe Chouake and Paul Bialowitz, and NORPAC WWII decorated veteran Mr. Feuer. Senator Stevens has had an excellent voting record on US-Israel relations during his 42 year tenure in the Senate. He is running for his eighth term in the Senate.  Photo (l to r): Atara Chouake, NORPAC President Ben Chouake, Esther Chouake, Senator Ted Stevens, and Pepe Chouake.

Senator Norm Coleman and special guest, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, meet NORPAC in South Orange

Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN) was hosted by Esther and Ben Chouake on April 6^th in Englewood, NJ. Congressman Burton is running for his 14th term in office and sits on the key Foreign Affairs Committee as one of its most senior members. Congressman Burton has been a strong supporter of US-Israel relations throughout his Congressional career. The Congressman voted for the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act and the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act.

Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) was hosted by Kim and Nicole Bang on March 30^th in Englewood, NJ. Congressman Pallone is running for his 11th term in office and sits on the Energy and Commerce committees. The Congressman was an early co-sponsor of the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act as well as an original co-sponsor of the US-Israel Energy and Cooperation Act.  Congressman Pallone has also been a leader on issues relating to the Sephardic Diaspora such as ensuring the historic Jewish property rights in Iraq. Photo: Congressman Frank Pallone (4^th from left) surrounded by Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes, NORPAC President Ben Chouake, and Event Hosts, the Bang family.

Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) enjoyed desserts with NORPAC in Bergenfield on Sunday at a reception held at the home of Joy and Barry Sklar. Senator Roberts is a co-sponsor of the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act and has an excellent voting record on US-Israel relations. Senator Roberts spoke about the impending passage of the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act and the need for strong cooperation between America and Israel. The Senator is running for his third term in the Senate and was unchallenged in his last race. Photo (l to r): NORPAC President Dr. Ben Chouake, Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), and Event hosts Joy and Barry Sklar.

Democratic candidate for Senate, former Governor of Virginia, Mark Warner joined NORPAC for an intimate dinner at the Manhattan resident of Harley and Marie Lippman on March 9th. Governor Warner has released a strongly pro-Israel foreign policy position paper that highlights the need for a strong US-Israel relationship and the need to contain Iran.  New York Senator Charles Schumer visited and showed his support for the former Governor, who is running for an open seat. Photo: Governor Mark Warner (center) flanked by Event hosts Marie and Harley Lippman.

NORPAC President Ben and Esther Chouake hosted Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) for dinner on February 24, 2008 at their home in Englewood, NJ. The event was chaired by NORPAC boardmember Moshael Straus. Senator Reed is a graduate of West Point, Harvard Law School and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Senator Reed also sits on the Appriations and Armed Services committees and is running for his third term. Pictured (l to r): Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), NORPAC President Dr. Ben Chouake, NORPAC VP and Mission Chair Dr. Mort Fridman, Event Chair Moshael Straus and NORPAC Founding Chairman Rabbi Menachem Genack.

NORPAC Financial VP Kevin Lemmer hosted Congressman Scott Garret for a third time in Tenafly, NJ. Congressman Garrett is running for his 4^th term in office and stands out as a true Christian Zionist and staunch supporter of US-Israel relations. He has spoken out about the threat Iran poses to the US and Israel, and has supported the Syria Accountability Act, the Saudi Accountability Act, and the Iran Freedom Support Act. Photo: Congressman Scott Garrett (center) and the Lemmer family.

NORPAC hosted an event for Senator James Inhofe on January 14, 2008 in Woodmere, New York. The event took place at the home of Carolyn and Moish Rosenberg. Inhofe is the senior Senator from Oklahoma. He is running for his third term, and serves on the key Senate Armed Services Committee. The senator is a co-sponsor of the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act. Photo: Event Hosts Carolyn and Moish Rosenberg with Senator James Inhofe (center)