[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 10 (Thursday, January 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E92]
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          46TH REPUBLIC DAY FOR THE WORLD'S LARGEST DEMOCRACY

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                           HON. SHERROD BROWN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 25, 1996

  Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity 
to congratulate India on the 46th anniversary of Republic Day.
  For 46 years India has been showing the world that an extremely 
diverse democracy can work. With over 52 major languages, 950 million 
people, in a country geographically much smaller than the United 
States, India has upheld the ideals of judicial review, multi-party 
elections, secular government, and a peaceful transfer of power.
  For 46 years India has encouraged higher education and self reliance. 
Today India is one of the world's largest software manufacturers and 
has put rockets into space. Their entire domestic market has developed 
indiginously. Now India is considered one of the most important 
emerging markets in the world.
  For more than 46 years Americans of Indian descent have been leaders 
in their communities. Indian-Americans represent one of the best 
educated, financially secure populations in the United States.
  Now our two nations are beginning a new path. America has begun to 
look to other nations to do business. India has begun a remarkable 
economic liberalization process which has opened up one of the largest 
consumer markets in the world. United States companies are already the 
largest source of foreign investment in India and will continue to be a 
major provider of goods and services.
  I congratulate India on their success as the world's largest 
democracy, and look forward to our two nations becoming ever closer in 
the future. I join with my colleagues here in wishing India continued 
good fortune for the future.

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