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Resolution in US Congress honours India on Republic Day
Lalit K Jha
Washington, Jan 27 (PTI) A resolution was introduced in
the US House of Representative in "honour" of India on the
occasion of its Republic Day calling that country "our good
friend", as President Barack Obama spoke in glowing terms on
Indo-US relations.
Greeting Indians on the occasion, Obama and Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton said relationship between India and the
US was one of "defining" and "indispensable" partnership in
the 21st century.
Obama said the enduring lessons of the Day can inspire
to seek a future of greater prosperity and opportunity for
people of both the countries.
In a statement, the President said the US and India are
not only the world's two largest democracies but are two
pluralistic societies that believe in the potential and
dignity of every human being.
Clinton also came out with a statement saying that
people of India and America are working together to construct
an indispensable partnership for the 21st century to promote a
secure and stable world.
The resolution introduced by Congressmen Joe Crowley and
Edward Royce recognizes India's booming democracy,
acknowledges the many contributions of the Indian-American
community to American society, and calls for a renewed effort
to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
Crowley and Royce are the Co-Chairs of the India Caucus
in the US Congress.
"Today, we celebrate and honour our good friend and the
world’s largest democracy, India," Crowley said.
"There are many similarities between our nations, but
none greater than our unwavering commitment to our shared
values.
Democracy is at the heart of our nations' principles,
our governments, and our economies. And, our people are
stronger because of it," he said in a statement.
"As co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and
Indian-Americans, I look forward to continuing to strengthen
this relationship," Congressman Royce said.
Obama in his message said "On behalf of the American
people, I send my best wishes to the people of India and to
those here in the United States and around the world who are
celebrating India Republic Day."
"Michelle and I were honoured to visit India in November
as India marked the 60th year of its democratic constitution.
As I said then, the United States and India are
not only the world's two largest democracies, we are two
pluralistic societies that believe in the potential and
dignity of every human being," he said.
"These are the beliefs that inspire the nearly three
million Americans who can trace their roots to India – and all
of whom enrich our society," he said.
"And they are the beliefs that have led Prime Minister
(Manmohan) Singh and I to make the US-India relationship one
of the defining partnerships of the 21st century," Obama said.
"As we go forward together, the enduring lessons of
this Republic Day can inspire us to seek a future of greater
prosperity and opportunity for both our peoples," he added.
Washington, Jan 27 (PTI) A resolution was introduced in
the US House of Representative in "honour" of India on the
occasion of its Republic Day calling that country "our good
friend", as President Barack Obama spoke in glowing terms on
Indo-US relations.
Greeting Indians on the occasion, Obama and Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton said relationship between India and the
US was one of "defining" and "indispensable" partnership in
the 21st century.
Obama said the enduring lessons of the Day can inspire
to seek a future of greater prosperity and opportunity for
people of both the countries.
In a statement, the President said the US and India are
not only the world's two largest democracies but are two
pluralistic societies that believe in the potential and
dignity of every human being.
Clinton also came out with a statement saying that
people of India and America are working together to construct
an indispensable partnership for the 21st century to promote a
secure and stable world.
The resolution introduced by Congressmen Joe Crowley and
Edward Royce recognizes India's booming democracy,
acknowledges the many contributions of the Indian-American
community to American society, and calls for a renewed effort
to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
Crowley and Royce are the Co-Chairs of the India Caucus
in the US Congress.
"Today, we celebrate and honour our good friend and the
world’s largest democracy, India," Crowley said.
"There are many similarities between our nations, but
none greater than our unwavering commitment to our shared
values.
Democracy is at the heart of our nations' principles,
our governments, and our economies. And, our people are
stronger because of it," he said in a statement.
"As co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and
Indian-Americans, I look forward to continuing to strengthen
this relationship," Congressman Royce said.
Obama in his message said "On behalf of the American
people, I send my best wishes to the people of India and to
those here in the United States and around the world who are
celebrating India Republic Day."
"Michelle and I were honoured to visit India in November
as India marked the 60th year of its democratic constitution.
As I said then, the United States and India are
not only the world's two largest democracies, we are two
pluralistic societies that believe in the potential and
dignity of every human being," he said.
"These are the beliefs that inspire the nearly three
million Americans who can trace their roots to India – and all
of whom enrich our society," he said.
"And they are the beliefs that have led Prime Minister
(Manmohan) Singh and I to make the US-India relationship one
of the defining partnerships of the 21st century," Obama said.
"As we go forward together, the enduring lessons of
this Republic Day can inspire us to seek a future of greater
prosperity and opportunity for both our peoples," he added.
