[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9355]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING CONTRIBUTIONS OF PEOPLE OF INDIAN ORIGIN TO UNITED STATES 
              AND BENEFITS OF WORKING TOGETHER WITH INDIA

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                               speech of

                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2004

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in strong support of H. Con. 
Res. 352, honoring the contributions of Indian-Americans and the people 
of India to the United States. This important resolution recognizes the 
benefits of our two nations working together towards our common goals 
of promoting peace, prosperity, and freedom among all countries of the 
world.
  I am proud to count among my friends and neighbors many people of 
Indian origin, and I have seen first-hand the contributions they have 
made to the well-being and prosperity of our community. Indeed, the 
Fifth District of Illinois is enriched by the presence of longtime 
residents and recent immigrants from India, who have contributed their 
talents and energy to small business development, health care, science 
and the fine arts. Through their hard work and commitment to public 
service, our Indian neighbors have proven that America is made stronger 
by the contribution of its immigrant communities.
  I am also pleased to recognize the continuing and growing friendship 
between the nations of India and the United States. India is the most 
populous democratic country in the world and has historically been a 
steadfast ally and loyal friend of the United States. We have benefited 
from our close and mutual friendship with India, through cooperation on 
security, trade and technological advancements which improve lives in 
both countries and help promote safety throughout the world.
  With this bipartisan resolution, the American people recognize that 
we will be more effective and successful with India as a strategic 
partner in achieving our mutual objectives to promote democracy, combat 
terrorism, pursue nuclear non-proliferation, strengthen the global 
economy and trade, and slow the spread of HIV/AIDS.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlelady from California for introducing 
this concurrent resolution, and I urge my colleagues to support it, as 
well as to continue all of our efforts to promote peace and cooperation 
between these two great nations.

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