[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16397]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HISTORIC WEEK FOR INDIA AND THE UNITED STATES

  (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. Mr. Speaker, Prime Minister Manmohan 
Singh eloquently expressed today that the people of United States and 
the people of India have much in common. Our nations face the 
challenges of national security and the global war on terror, enjoy the 
fruits of economic opportunities, and share a deep passion for 
democracy. The bonds of cooperation between America, the oldest 
democracy, and India, the largest democracy, grow stronger every day. 
Our relationship has never been better.
  Yesterday, President Bush and Prime Minister Singh issued a joint 
statement listing 16 programs that will strengthen the strategic 
partnership between the United States and India. Our continued efforts 
will provide stability, democracy, prosperity, and peace in our homes 
and throughout the world.
  My home State of South Carolina is home to thousands of Indian 
Americans who have quickly assimilated as business, medical, and 
academic leaders. I learned from my father, who served in India during 
World War II, that Indians are guided by their strong work ethic and 
ingenuity. They are dynamic civic leaders of Rotary and chambers of 
commerce with children who excel with the highest SAT scores. As their 
representative and friend, I am grateful the India-U.S. friendship has 
never been stronger.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September 11.

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