E-mail a friendJune 27, 2005
Connecticut Rep. Christopher Shays previews President Bush's speech marking the one-year anniversary of returning sovereignty to the Iraqis. Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington explores his ancestral roots.
Christopher Shays
Christopher Shays
Rep. Christopher Shays is a member of the Homeland Security Committee, he was the first Congressman to enter Iraq after the war and recently returned from his 8th trip. As the Government Reform Committee's Vice Chair, he aims to make Congress more accountable to the people it serves. He's a respected voice on urban issues and a staunch environmentalist. Shays was first elected to the House in '87 and previously served seven terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Isaiah Washington
Isaiah Washington
Isaiah Washington's dream was to be the second 'Gen. Washington.' Following a stint in the Air Force, the Houston native attended Howard University, where he caught the acting bug. He made his film debut in Crooklyn and has credits that include Out of Sight and Get On The Bus. Prior to his star-making turn in ABC's Grey's Anatomy, Washington guest-starred in several series, including Ally McBeal and Soul Food. He also helped create CityKids Repertory, the performance arm of CityKids Foundation.