[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 18 (Monday, January 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  MURLI DEORA, INDIAN M.P., ELECTED PRESIDENT OF PARLIAMENTARIANS FOR 
                             GLOBAL ACTION

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 30, 1995
  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week Parliamentarians for 
Global Action unanimously elected Murli Deora as its international 
president. Parliamentarians for Global Action is an association of more 
than 1,000 legislators from more than 80 countries who are committed to 
solving global problems in a spirit of cooperation that transcends 
national and ideological boundaries.
  Murli Deora's election to this position marks the first time a 
parliamentarian from Asia has been voted to head this prestigious 
organization. It also is a recognition of Murli's many years as a 
staunch advocate of a strong relationship between the United States and 
India. Murli has been a key leader in promoting United States-Indo ties 
while he served as a Member of Parliament representing the financial 
center of Bombay. Murli has worked diligently both in his capacity as a 
Member of Parliament and as the chairman of the Congress Party in 
Bombay to make certain that the economic bonds between the United 
States and India grow stronger every year. He has offered invaluable 
advice and assistance to me and many other Members of Congress who 
share his vision of a vibrant Indo-United States relationship.
  Mr. Speaker, India is the world's largest democracy. The United 
States is not only India's friend and ally, but also its largest 
trading partner. Therefore, I believe it is entirely appropriate for my 
colleagues and I to join together in congratulating Murli on this high 
honor which he so richly deserves. As we move toward the beginning of 
the 21st century I am certain that the Congress can continue to look to 
Murli for guidance and leadership as the relationship between the 
United States and India grows even stronger. He will be a dynamic 
president of Parliamentarians for Global Action at a time when his 
creative leadership and expansive vision will be utilized to the 
fullest. I know every member of this body joins me in wishing him 
continued success as he undertakes this important new responsibility.


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