[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H1065]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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A BUILDING BLOCK IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH INDIA
(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, today we will witness
another important building block in the development of the strategic
partnership between the United States and India.
By introduction of bipartisan legislation to amend the Atomic Energy
Act, Congress will begin the important process of authorizing peaceful
nuclear cooperation between two great democracies that share similar
values of goals and hopes for the future.
While the title of this agreement focuses on nuclear cooperation, the
scope of this proposal reaches far beyond nuclear issues. Improved
strategic relations with India will promote nonproliferation, will
increase our energy independence, will provide environmental
protection, strengthen our national security, and create thousands of
new jobs for American workers.
As the global economy becomes increasingly competitive and the threat
of terrorism endangers all free nations, America faces a historic
opportunity with our friend, India. Our countries should take advantage
of this unique chance to deliver tremendous mutual benefits to both
Indian and American families.
In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget
September 11.
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