[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 112 (Thursday, June 29, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E924]
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                     CELEBRATING INDIA'S FRIENDSHIP

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2017

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, over more than 70 years we have 
developed a strong strategic partnership with India. We have a lot in 
common when it comes to national security and counterterrorism.
  But our partnership doesn't end there. Our trade relations have grown 
increasingly stronger over the years. In 2016, our trade with India 
totaled nearly $115 billion, making India our largest goods trading 
partner.
  Over the past year, we've also been exporting more and more LNG to 
India. 65 percent of Indians are under 35 and the U.S. has more natural 
gas than we can use. Trade in energy with India just makes sense. It 
helps both of us and deepens our bilateral ties.
  Earlier this month, Secretary Perry approved an LNG export 
application that will send 1.8 billion cubic feet per day to India: Mr. 
Speaker, the world's largest democracy and the oldest democracy are 
natural partners.
  Our shared values and interests ensure that our strategic partnership 
of over 70 years will endure.
  And that's just the way it is.

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