Political Quotes

“today the United States Congress acts to authorize the placement of a statute of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi-- Mahatma Gandi--on Federal land across the street from the Indian embassy in Washington D.C. Such a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, often called the father of the Indian nation, would serve as a fitting tribute to Indian democracy which has survived--in fact, thrived-- despite enormous challenges. It will stand as a symbol of the growing strength of the bonds between our two countries. The Government of India has offered a statute of Gandhi as a gift to the United States. In order to place it on Federal land, an act of Congress is required. This bill will fulfill just that purpose, and I thank the Senator from Florida, Mr. Mack and the Senator from Maryland, Mr. Sarbanes for joining me in this endeavor. It is particularly appropriate that a statute of Mahatma Gandhi be selected as a symbol of our ties. The effects of Gandhi's non-violent actions and the philosophy that guided him, were not limited to his country, or his time.”