I would argue that it might be easier to get into China, but in terms of actually getting your money out, I would take the chances on India.

I want to thank you both for your testimony, and I think we all hope that the Prime Minister and President's visit is going to be successful.

It is my hope that in this hearing we can explore some of the areas where we can improve our bilateral relationship and strengthen the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership.

Part of the challenge--again, this is a two-way street as we try to encourage India to look at purchasing American military equipment.

Tell me what your name is.

I think utilities are about--Indian utilities are about $35 billion in arrears at this point, collectively, and they are running at an efficiency rate of about 30 percent.

I would concur with your comments about the ability to do business with the states in India.

Never mind the facts, which are that not one dime of taxpayer money has been lost through this program since its inception.

It is kind of self-defeating for the United States.

An expiration of TRIA will leave landmarks in every State of the country vulnerable.

It is really important going forward to get this bill right.

It was not that long ago where the relationship between India and the United States was tepid at best.

The process work is being done very well right now to get our two sides aligned.

We obviously--again, on the defense investment side, though, there have been some disappointments and some wins.

It is starting to sound a little bit like us.

The rural areas are never going to have that expertise on their own.

we're going to get at least a brief respite from the otherwise dysfunction that seems to be floating in the ether around Capitol Hill.

I believe that we have a need for infrastructure in this country.

this is the first time I'll be chairing, because of the passing of our friend and colleague Senator Lautenberg.

this is not free money. It's got to get paid for.

smaller states are at an even bigger disadvantage.

I really think there are three or four reasons why this idea ought to be--get serious examination from my colleagues.

I wish there might have been another way for me to get this position.

the Federal Government does not have the kind of expertise the private sector does in these.

any such entity or authority that I'd want to see us look at or examine would have to be independent.