Message from the Chairman:
          Welcome to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee website.
Our Committee is responsible for the foreign policy activities
of the U.S. Senate. We evaluate all treaties with foreign governments;
approve all diplomatic nominations; and write legislation pertaining
to U.S. foreign policy, the State Department, Foreign Assistance
programs, and many associated topics. During 2004, the Committee
has maintained an extremely busy schedule of hearings and
legislative work. I hope that you find this website to be a valuable
resource in following our activities and understanding the role of the
Senate in foreign policy.

          Sincerely,

          Dick Lugar