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Wilson Statement on Prime Minister Modi's Address to Congress

June 8, 2016

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to a joint session of Congress:

“I was grateful to serve on the Escort Committee for Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and hear his remarks. His dedication to expanding opportunities for businesses to create jobs is inspirational. The people of India have achieved unprecedented growth, moving from a socialist to free-market economy. I look forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Modi and India to grow the partnership between our countries, as America is the oldest democracy and India is the largest democracy in the world.

“Prime Minister Modi’s visit is especially significant to me as I am a former co-chair and current member of the Congressional Caucus on India and because my father served as a Flying Tiger in India during World War II, providing me a lifetime of friendship and appreciation of the people of India, especially as business leaders, creating jobs. South Carolina is particularly appreciative of the Indian-American community as evidenced by electing Governor Nikki Haley—the second Indian-American governor elected in America.”

Congressman Wilson is a former chairman of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, one of the largest caucuses in Congress. He has been a member since 2002.