| WASHINGTON,
D.C. – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined her colleagues
in approving H.Con. Res. 264, a resolution welcoming the Prime Minister
of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee to the United States.
The
resolution also expresses Congress’ “gratitude to the Government of
India for its expressions of sympathy for the September 11 terrorist attacks,
and its demonstrated willingness to fully cooperate with the United States
in the campaign against terrorism.” Furthermore, Congress “pledges
its commitment to the continued expansion of friendship and cooperation
between the United States and India.”
“Following
the devastating attacks of September 11, India immediately expressed its
solidarity with the American people and vowed to join our mission against
international terrorism. The world’s largest democracy is a true friend
to our nation.”
“Over
the years, the United States and India have become strategic partners in
trade, the environment, and many other areas that greatly impact our nations.
And we in Congress are committed to expanding that partnership and friendship,”
Schakowsky added.
Schakowsky,
who is a member of the Congressional India Caucus and represents a large
and vibrant Indian-American community, traveled with President Clinton
to India last year. |
