On the recordJune 10, 2016
On Wednesday, I was grateful to serve on the escort committee for Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, due to my former co-chairmanship of the Caucus on India and Indian Americans, with my father having served in India during World War II. The Prime Minister was warmly received with his positive presentation: As a representative of the world's largest democracy, it is indeed a privilege to speak with the leaders of its oldest. Connecting our two nations is also a unique and dynamic bridge of 3 million Indian Americans. Threats of terror are expanding, and new challenges are emerging in cyber and outer space. India is undergoing a profound social and economic change. A commitment to rebuild a peaceful and stable and prosperous Afghanistan is our shared objective. In every sector of India's forward march, I see the U.S. as an indispensable partner. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and may the President, by his actions, never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. South Carolina especially recognizes the success of Indian Americans, with their Governor, Nikki Haley, the second Indian American Governor elected in history. ____________________
