US house resolution welcomes Manmohan's US visit

Lalit K Jha
Washington, Nov 19 (PTI) Welcoming the forthcoming
visit of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the US, the
House of Representatives has described India as a global
player which can provide stability and security in Asia.
Commemorating the Indo-US relationship, the resolution
of the lower house of the Congress commends the maturating of
the relationship between the two nations, exemplified by
Singh's current official visit which begins from November 22.
"Our partnership with India is built on this
foundation: that India’s rise as a great power in Asia and as
a global player advances critical American interests ranging
from the promotion of democracy and democratic values, to
improving stability and security throughout all parts of
Asia," Congressman Gary Ackerman said in his speech.
Ackerman, known as a friend of India, who twice
Co-Chaired the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian
Americans, said the US does not fear a growing India.
"India's values are our values. India is a real
democracy, with real institutions that are subordinate to the
rule of law; India, though ready to defend itself, doesn’t
start wars or harbour terrorists; India, though as fastidious
as any state about protecting its sovereignty, can be relied
upon to keep its word once committed to a treaty or an
international agreement," he said.
"India struggles to preserve its tradition of
religious, cultural and ethnic pluralism. India safeguards
sensitive technologies. India fights terrorism," he said. PTI
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