Message on the occasion of India Republic Day
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Dr. Biplab Pal, Editor Fosaac.TV,
25 January, 2009
Our nations have built broad and vibrant partnerships in every field of human endeavor. Our rapidly growing and deepening
friendship with India offers benefits to all the world?s citizens as our scientists solve environmental challenges together,
our doctors discover new medicines, our engineers advance our societies, our entrepreneurs generate prosperity, our educators
lay the foundation for our future generations, and our governments work together to advance peace, prosperity, and stability
around the globe.
It is our shared values that form the bedrock of a robust relationship across peoples and governments. Those values and ideals
provide the strength that enables us to meet any challenge, particularly from those who use violence to try to undermine our free
and open societies. As the Indian people celebrate Republic Day all across India, they should know that they have no better friend
and partner than the people of the United States. It is in that spirit, that I also wish Prime Minister Singh a quick recovery.
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
As the people of India and people of Indian origin in America and around the world celebrate Republic Day on January 26,
I send the warmest greetings of the American people to the people of India. Together, we celebrate our shared belief in
democracy, liberty, pluralism, and religious tolerance.