WASHINGTON, DC—Senators Mark Warner, John Cornyn, Tim Kaine and Jim Risch made Senate History by sponsoring a resolution strongly supporting a Congressional invitation for a Joint Session of Congress address by Indian Prime Minister Modi during his September 2014 visit to the United States.
Consistent with the US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) nationwide grassroots campaign, the resolution further outlines a significant road map to a jump start in U.S.-India trade and strategic partnership, including an expedited White House appointment of a new American Ambassador to New Delhi.
USINPAC’s Legislative Team and the organization’s significant grassroots membership, who had participated in extensive Congressional outreach were delighted with the text of the resolution which was made public today.
USINPAC Chairman Sanjay Puri remarked: “I believe that the remarkable election in India and the transition to a new Government there has led the way to a re-energized US-India partnership. The United States Senate made history today since never before has a Senate Resolution asked for a Joint Session of Congress by a Foreign Head-of-State.”
USINPAC Director for US-India LNG Initiative Rahul Sreenivasan, pointed out: “We are proud to be Americans of Indian Heritage and we are looking forward to welcoming Prime Minister Modi to the United States.”
Source: .Indus Business Journal