Political Quotes

“Let us not kick our old friend India at this very crucial point in the transition of its government. India is our friend. They have been our friend for a long time and are becoming even closer to America as time progresses. It is important that we heed the advice of the gentleman from New York [Mr. Gilman], chairman of the authorizing committee. India has stood with us and is a bulwark against even China today, as China encourages and helps Pakistan with nuclear weapons and ring magnets and other things that we know it should not be trading. India is trying to open itself up to outside investment. I know there have been human rights problems in that Punjab area. We all need to counsel our friends in India because of that, but this House basically is a friend of India. Let us not blemish that record here tonight by kicking this country in the teeth with even a symbolic diminution of the small aid that we have given.”