"As the only Indian-American Member of Congress, it is exciting to see two Assistant Secretaries sitting there from the community."
"I do think the administration has reached out immediately, has been very welcoming to the new Prime Minister, and really does reflect that opportunity."
"A partnership is a two-way street."
"I am excited that I, along with our colleagues, have really pushed the Speaker to extend an invitation to a Joint Session of Congress."
"I think there is a very real opportunity for our institutions of higher learning to help develop a similar system in India."
"I think it has to be taken in parallel. There will have to be some military pressure against ISIL."
"Clearly, the sanctions have been effective in bringing them to the table."
"Now is the time for us to actually continue to exert influence."
"Because if we are negotiating with a regime that sees us in retreat, from my perspective I don't think that is the best position to negotiate from, I think."
"I would agree and that is not to be construed that we don't continue talking. But let us talk and negotiate from a place of strength."
"Obviously, the grave situation of the nearly 300 girls, that were kidnapped near Chibok is something that continues to distress many of us."
"This is an incredibly important conversation for us to have as we start to review our current positions but then also look at future policies on U.S. energy security and LNG exports."