[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E22]
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                        THE U.S.-INDIA ALLIANCE

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2020

  Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the strong 
relationship between the United States and India. Since our two 
countries established diplomatic relations in 1946 through the 2005 
launch of our strategic partnership, the United States and India have 
had a long and storied history. I thank Ambassador Shringla for his 
friendship and his deep commitment to maintaining our strong US-India 
alliance. I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.
  I stand with India in their aspiration to provide equal economic, 
social, and political opportunities to all citizens. As part of this 
pursuit, two-thirds of the Indian Parliament voted last year to change 
the status of Jammu and Kashmir. This vote allowed the government of 
India to address the stagnant economy and high youth unemployment 
plaguing the region by providing economic opportunity and sound 
governance. The residents of Jammu and Kashmir have battled economic 
depression and forces of extremism and radicalization for too long. The 
regional stability now provided by government will give residents of 
Jammu and Kashmir a better way forward and hope for the future.

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