Ellison's home movies from Afghanistan

Ever wondered what members of Congress see when they tour a foreign country?

December 3, 2009 at 9:19PM

Ever wondered what members of Congress see when they tour a foreign country?

Well, maybe not. But if you're curious, Rep. Keith Ellison documented his recent trip to Afghanistan (complete with live narration) on his YouTube page. Congressional YouTube channels are normally used to highlight floor speeches, but in recent weeks Ellison has taken to filming his own videos.

Here's a sampling. You can see the rest here.

The plane ride...

A drive through Kabul...

Photos of the Afghan parliament...

An interview with a journalist about freedom of the press.

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