As a U.S. Congressman, Gary Ackerman has had the opportunity to travel the world and meet its leaders. Here’s a look at some you may recognize.

With Nelson Mandela
Sinn Fein Leader Gerry Adams, Archbishop of New York Cardinal Edward Egan and Gary
Gary with Afghan President Hamid Karzai
With Chinese Premier Li Peng
Ackerman with the Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Gary with Taiwan President Chen Shui-Ban
With Fidel Castro
Gary and Israeli Minister Ariel Sharon
Ackerman with South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun at Ground Zero
Gary with PLO Leader Yasser Arafat