Wilson Statement on Indian Prime Minister’s Address to Congress

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement following Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address to the Joint Session of Congress. Wilson is past Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus of India and Indian-Americans. "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh eloquently expressed today that the people of the United States and the people of India have much in common. Our nations face the challenges of national security in the War on Terror, enjoy the fruits of strong economic opportunity, and share a deep passion for democracy. As the bonds of cooperation between America, the oldest democracy, and India, the largest democracy, grow stronger everyday, our relationship has never been better," said Wilson. "Yesterday, President Bush and Prime Minister Singh issued a joint statement listing 16 programs that will strengthen the strategic partnership between the United States and India. Our continued efforts will provide stability, democracy, prosperity, and peace in our homes and throughout the world. "My home state of South Carolina is home to thousands of Indian-Americans who have quickly assimilated as business, medical, and academic leaders. As I learned from my father who served in India during World War II, they are guided by their strong work ethic and ingenuity. As their representative and friend, I am honored to welcome Indian Prime Minister Singh to the United States."###