[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7889]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     WELCOMING PRIME MINISTER MODI

  (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, on Sunday, I was 
grateful for the opportunity to participate in the ``Howdy, Modi'' 
welcome celebration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in 
Houston attended by over 50,000 Indian Americans.
  With President Donald Trump attending, this event was historic for 
being the largest such welcome for a world leader in the history in the 
United States. It was an extraordinary day to appreciate India as the 
world's largest democracy, with America being the world's oldest 
democracy.
  The Prime Minister praised President Trump as a true friend in the 
White House, describing the President as ``warm, friendly, accessible, 
energetic, and full of wit.'' Mr. Trump praised Mr. Modi for doing a 
truly exceptional job for India. He also paid tribute to the Indian 
American community for its dynamic contributions with success in 
America.
  I appreciate being invited by President KV Kumar of the Indian 
American International Chamber of Commerce and being hosted by 
Ambassador Harsh Shringla and Consul General Swati Kulkarni.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism with the leadership 
of President Donald Trump.

                          ____________________