[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING IMPORTANCE OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNITED STATES 
                               AND INDIA

  (Mr. POSEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, last year marked the 75th anniversary of 
India's independence. The growing importance of the relationship 
between India and the United States cannot be overstated.
  Our shared commitment to democracy and economic freedom serves to 
build peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and challenge an 
increasingly aggressive China.
  Robust cultural, educational, and professional programs play a key 
role in strengthening our partnership in science, technology, 
education, medicine, cybersecurity, civil nuclear energy, and so much 
more.
  Americans of Indian descent are an important part of the fabric of 
American life, including friends like Mike Shaw, who immigrated decades 
ago with less than $100 in his pocket. Today, Mike is a very successful 
entrepreneur who has created a strong business and thousands of jobs.
  This is a relationship to be celebrated as we welcome India's Prime 
Minister to Washington, D.C., next week.

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