On the recordJuly 31, 1997
It is indeed a matter to celebrate when two of the largest democracies in the world, both India and Pakistan, reach their 50th anniversary of independence. In particular, India has had a continuous 50-year tradition of democracy and rule of law and great respect for religious freedom. We very much agree that we look forward to broadening and deepening the United States cooperation and friendship with both nations in the years to come. Finally, one of the clauses of this resolution notes that the House plans to send a delegation to attend the independence celebrations. It is going to be my honor to lead such a delegation, and I look forward to being able to call to the attention of the House the fact that this resolution was fully agreed to in the House in such a timely manner. We congratulate both India and Pakistan on their 50th anniversaries of their independence.
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