[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 120 (Tuesday, June 30, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2979]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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             UNITED STATES AND REPUBLIC OF INDIA RELATIONS

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
strong diplomatic partnership between the United States of America and 
the Republic of India. Our relationship shares important values that 
are rooted in democracy.
  I had the privilege of meeting with the consulate general of India 
last week, and I learned even more about India's partnership with the 
United States, their economy, India's challenges with combatting COVID-
19, and their state of international affairs. It was a wonderful 
opportunity to listen and learn more about our friends in India and 
ways in which we can help each other continue to thrive.
  In February, President Trump spoke at the Motera Stadium in India, 
filled with 110,000 spectators, and was given a warm welcome to the 
country. At the successful event, President Trump discussed ways in 
which he has been working with Prime Minister Modi on an array of 
topics that will help both of our nations move forward. Some of these 
topics include security and defense cooperation, energy, trade, and 
promoting women entrepreneurs.
  Additionally, India and the United States are both working on 
combating terrorism in all forms. I applaud the joint efforts of India 
and the U.S. in eradicating terrorism.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Prime Minister Modi for being a friend of the 
United States.

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