We can't avoid the hard questions or avoid discussions simply because they are difficult conversations to have.
These democracies need to protect the right of free expression and free assembly.
I share your concern about challenges some NGOs are facing in India.
Thank you for calling this hearing today. I welcome the chance to speak with you about Compassion International's recent struggles in India.
We have spent 9 months and hundreds of hours dealing with the Indian bureaucracy on this.
Today, in my view, the U.S. relationship with India is one of our most important, driven by our shared interests and shared values.
I have been concerned by reports that NGOs are having difficulty registering and operating in India.
The free debate is the cornerstone of democracy.
I helped build that caucus from just 12 members to 160 members.
I managed the U.S.-Indian civil nuclear agreement on the House floor and beat back the anti-India amendments.
I was one of the leading voices pushing for a U.S. visa for Chief Minister Modi.