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Aid to America
Aid to India
China
Democracy
Economic Development
Energy and Environment
Indian-Americans
Indian Independence
Kashmir

Military Assistance
National Integrity
Nuclear Nonproliferation
Pakistan
Sanctions
Terrorism
United Nations
US-India Cooperation

Aid to America

09.06.2005 - Crowley Applauds India for Generosity at America's Time of Need

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Aid to India

04.13.2005 - Crowley Calls for Inclusion of India in President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief
02.17.2005 - Corzine, Pallone introduce legislation to create global tsunami early warning system
12.28.2004 - Pallone announces plans to introduce aid package for victims of South Asian earthquake
12.27.2004 - Crowley urges Colin Powell to be leader in emergency aid relief effort in South Asia
07.24.2001 - McDermott: Increased funding for USAID's Office for Foreign Disaster Assistance
02.28.2001 - McDermott priority to secure aid for Gujarat
02.19.2001 - Co-Chairmen of India Caucus Witness Ahmedabad Ruins
02.02.2001 - Wexler Urges Bush to Increase Disaster Aid to India
02.01.2001 - Letter to Colin Powell re Indian earthquake
01.31.2001 - Ackerman to Explore Reconstruction Assistance for Gujarat
01.29.2001 - Letter to Pres. Bush re Earthquake in India
01.25.2001 - McDermott, Royce Letter to Bush on India's Earthquake
07.13.2000 - Pallone Joins India Caucus in Countering India-Bashing Rhetoric
07.13.2000 - Ackerman Hails Burton Amendment's Withdrawal
03.30.2000 - Pallone: Maintain support for programs in India

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China

05.22.2002 - Pallone: Transfer of Chinese Missile Technology to Pakistan
07.11.2000 - Pallone to introduce House Bill to impose sanctions on China
07.05.2000 - Pallone: Chinese actions threaten India, violates agreement with U.S.
05.26.2000 - Brown denounces China PNTR vote for ignoring democracies

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Indian Democracy

07.27.2007 - Wilson Statement on First Female Indian President
07.25.2007 - Crowley Statement on the Election of Pratibha Patil
05.13.2004 - Crowley Comments on Elections in India
07.24.2002 - Ackerman: Calls on Powell to urge Pakistan end support of terrorism and return to democracy
02.12.2002 - McDermott welcomes Musharraf to U.S. but urges hard questions be asked
10.20.1999 - Ackerman on regional security in South Asia
10.07.1999 - Ackerman Applauds Indian Democracy

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Economic Development and Trade with India

01.05.2004 - Pallone begins trade and economic trip to India
12.09.2002 - Pallone pushes Indian Agriculture during Bihar tour with Diaspora

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Energy and Environment Cooperation

04.10.2008 - U.S. Political Leader Jim McDermott Proposes A Clean Energy Partnership with India
01.13.2005 - Pallone posts day four of web log on tour of Tsunami-affected regions
10.17.2003 - Pallone, colleagues file amicus brief in support of victims of Bhopal disaster
04.04.2000 - Pallone points to India's actions in Earth Day message
11.05.1999 - Pallone: US-India Joint Statement on Energy and the Environment

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Indian-Americans

04.26.2005 - Bobby Jindal Honors Efforts of Indian Americans
04.26.2005 - Crowley Honors Contributions of Indian Americans
04.20.2005 - Pallone introduces bill calling on U.S. Postal Service to issue stamp commemorating Diwali
05.20.2003 - Crowley celebrates 10th anniversary of Caucus on India and Indian Americans
07.26.2002 - Pallone/Brown Resolution honoring Indian American Friendship Council
05.29.2002 - Pallone reaches out to Co-Chairs of Indo-US Parliamentary Forum
05.15.2000 - Brown requests Hindu priest be chosen as guest chaplain in House

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Indian Independence

03.11.2004 - Wilson Sponsors Historic Bill Praising India Republic Day
03.11.2004 - Crowley Commends India on Celebration of Republic Day
07.13.2003 - Wilson Joins in Celebration of India's Independence Day
01.28.2003 - Wilson Introduces Resolution to Commend India's Republic Day
07.24.2002 - Wilson Commemorates India's Independence Day
08.03.2001 - Pallone on 54th anniversary of India's independence
08.03.2001 - Crowley on 54th anniversary of India's independence
01.25.2001 - McDermott honors India's Republic Day
01.24.2000 - Pallone salutes India Republic Day

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Kashmir

05.12.2004 - Wilson: Plight of Kashmiri Pandits
11.03.2003 - Pallone hosts Capitol Hill briefing with Kashmiri Pandits
04.24.2003 - Pallone urges Bush Administration to pressure Pakistan to resume talks with India
03.26.2003 - Wilson Condemns Recent Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
10.10.2002 - Pallone congratulates India on successful democratic elections in Jammu & Kashmir
07.17.2002 - Wilson Condemns Terrorist Attack on Kashmiri Civilians
06.18.2002 - Biden on US-India Relationship
06.18.2002 - Pallone Links U.S. Economic Assistance to Pakistan to improvements along Kashmir line of control
06.06.2002 - Ackerman: Hearing on Situation in South Asia
05.29.2002 - Royce Commends Bush's Remarks on Kashmir Cross-Border Terrorism
05.16.2002 - Wilson Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
05.15.2002 - Pallone: Musharraf's failure to root out terrorism in Kashmir
12.13.2000 - Wexler: India Observes Cease-Fire in Kashmir
02.08.2000 - Pallone condemns Pakistani provocations in Kashmir
01.02.2000 - Ackerman Lauds India for Securing Hostages' Release
12.29.1999 - Pallone condemns Indian airlines hijacking
10.27.1999 - Ackerman Urges Islamabad to Withdraw Army from Line of Control
09.29.1999 - Ackerman Applauds Administration's Policy Toward Kashmir
09.28.1999 - Pallone: Appeal for U.S. envoy on Kashmir is "counterproductive"
09.26.1999 - Gilman, Gejdenson oppose Kashmir envoy
09.22.1999 - Pallone urges rejection of mediator for Kashmir

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Military Assistance to India and Pakistan

11.18.2004 - Pallone calls on Bush to block proposed arms sale to Pakistan
05.28.2003 - Pallone lauds sale of military radar to India
07.23.2002 - Pallone urges Powell to support sale of Israeli missile defense system to India
05.22.2002 - Pallone: Transfer of Chinese Missile Technology to Pakistan
02.12.2002 - Pallone asks Bush to reconsider military assistance to Pakistan

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India's National Integrity

08.02.2001 - Pallone responds to secessionist arguments against India

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Nuclear Nonproliferation and US India Cooperation

08.04.2007 - US India Come Closer to Nuclear Agreement, Rep. Joseph Wilson
03.30.2007 - Royce to travel to India; will focus on civilian nuclear agreement, trade and counterterrorism
12.09.2006 - Senator Biden Hails Historic Passage of US-India Nuclear Cooperation Legislation
12.08.2006 - Wilson: US-India Nuclear Deal Good for All
11.16.2006 - Biden on US-India Nuclear Bill S.3709
11.16.2006 - Biden on US-India Nuclear Bill S.3709
03.22.2006 - Wilson Sends Letter of Support for HR 4974 - India Civilian Nuclear Cooperation
03.16.2006 - Crowley Calls for Support Among Lawmakers of U.S.-India Civilian Nuclear Legislation
03.16.2006 - Wilson Praises Legislation to Initiate US-India Civilian Nuclear Cooperation
03.02.2006 - Wilson/Crowley Letter to Colleagues on US-India Civilian Nuclear Agreement
09.26.2002 - Pallone speaks out against India's inclusion in Nuclear Nonproliferation Provision

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Pakistan

07.10.2006 - Congressman Crowley's concern over the proposed sale of F-16's to the Government of Pakistan
09.24.2004 - Pallone expresses concern over discussions of possible sale of U.S. F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan
02.25.2004 - Wilson: Peace on the Horizon
04.24.2003 - Pallone urges Bush Administration to pressure Pakistan to resume talks with India
03.18.2003 - Pallone voices concern over Bush decision to provide Pakistan new military assistance
12.05.2002 - Pallone says India has reason to fault U.S. policy in Pakistan
11.07.2002 - Ackerman re Pakistan nuclear weapons sale to North Korea
07.24.2002 - Ackerman urges Powell to call on Pakistan to end support of terrorism and return to democracy
06.18.2002 - Biden on US-India Relationship
06.18.2002 - Pallone Links U.S. Economic Assistance to Pakistan to improvements along Kashmir line of control
06.06.2002 - Ackerman: Hearing on Situation in South Asia
05.23.2002 - Pallone urges Bush to reinstate missile control sanctions against Pakistan
05.22.2002 - Pallone: Transfer of Chinese Missile Technology to Pakistan
05.16.2002 - Wilson Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
02.14.2002 - Terrorists Must be Brought to Justice
02.12.2002 - McDermott welcomes Musharraf to U.S. but urges hard questions be asked
02.12.2002 - Pallone asks Bush to reconsider military assistance to Pakistan
12.12.2001 - Pallone criticizes continued links between Pakistan and the Taliban
05.30.2000 - Pallone: Pakistani Commitment to return to democracy 'not serious'
05.08.2000 - Pallone calls for resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue
05.03.2000 - Pallone: Report on Pakistani link to terrorist groups demands increased action
03.29.2000 - Pallone: India responds to Clinton message, but not Pakistan
03.15.2000 - Pallone: President's visit to Pakistan is no endorsement of military coup
03.15.2000 - McDermott: Of Presidents and Pakistan
03.12.2000 - Wexler concerned about Pakistan's links to terrorism
03.10.2000 - Pallone calls for House action on resolution condemning Pakistani coup
03.07.2000 - McDermott dismayed at Clinton's decision to visit Pakistan
03.07.2000 - Ackerman: Urge Clinton to seek guarantees on Democracy's Return to Pakistan
03.07.2000 - Pallone: Clinton must press Musharraf on democracy, proliferation and terrorism
02.24.2000 - Menendez: Good Reasons why Clinton should not visit Pakistan
02.16.2000 - Wexler: Pakistan must immediately end support for Terrorist Organizations
01.28.2000 - Pallone: Resolution calling for Pakistan's designation as state sponsor of terrorism
01.26.2000 - Ackerman: Clinton should not visit Pakistan
01.24.2000 - Pallone calls for designation of Pakistan as state sponsor of terrorism
01.04.2000 - Pallone says 'Now is the time' to declare Pakistan a terrorist state
11.19.1999 - Pallone: Disturbing pattern of Pakistani actions demands serious scrutiny
11.17.1999 - Pallone criticizes delay in House resolution on Pakistani coup
10.27.1999 - Brown supports House resolution condemning coup in Pakistan
10.22.1999 - Ackerman denounces coup in Pakistan
10.20.1999 - Ackerman: Regional Security in South Asia
10.19.1999 - Pallone: Importance of maintaining the Pressler amendment
10.18.1999 - Saxton: Military Coup in Pakistan
10.15.1999 - Frank: Military Coup in Pakistan
10.14.1999 - Pallone to Introduce Legislation to Block Waiver of Pressler
10.14.1999 - Berman: Military Coup in Pakistan
10.14.1999 - Wexler calls on Clinton to withhold military assistance to Pakistan
10.13.1999 - Ackerman: Clinton Administration Doesn't Intend to Use Pressler
10.13.1999 - Holt urges military sanctions against Pakistan
10.12.1999 - Brown denounces Pakistani military's overthrow of Sharif government
10.12.1999 - Menendez: Pakistan coup could have negative ramifications on Jammu and Kashmir
10.12.1999 - Pallone: Pakistani coup shows risk of waiving Pressler Amendment
10.12.1999 - Pallone: Fiscal Year 2000 Defense Appropriations Conference Report
10.06.1999 - Pallone Decries Waiver of Pressler

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Sanctions

05.03.2002 - Pallone urges Bush to reinstate missile control sanctions against Pakistan
09.24.2001 - Pallone praises Bush for ending sanctions against India
08.24.2001 - Biden: Time has come to lift sanctions against India
08.2001 - Lantos calls for lifting sanctions against India
02.14.2001 - Brownback: Letter to Bush re sanctions against India
07.28.2000 - Pallone calls for easing of remaining sanctions
07.11.2000 - Ackerman Calls for Sanctions-Free U.S.-India Relations
07.11.2000 - Pallone to introduce House Bill to impose sanctions on China
07.05.2000 - Pallone: Chinese actions threaten India, violate agreement with U.S.
06.20.2000 - Brownback: suspend economic sanctions on India
12.17.1999 - Ackerman welcomes trimming of Entities List
12.17.1999 - Pallone hails partial de-listing of entities from sanctions list
11.19.1999 - Brown/Donior commend Clinton on waiving restrictions on loans to Pakistan and India
11.12.1999 - Engel asks Clinton to support International Financial Institution loans to India
11.12.1999 - McCarthy requests waiver of restrictions on World Bank loans to India
11.12.1999 - Pallone urges waiver of restrictions on World Bank loans for India
11.12.1999 - McDermott urges Clinton to free up World Bank loans to India
11.10.1999 - Faleomavaega urges Clinton to waive restrictions on World Bank loans to India
11.09.1999 - Andrews: Regarding World Bank loans to India
11.09.1999 - Wexler asks Clinton to waive restrictions on World Bank loans to India
10.28.1999 - Pallone sees progress in de-coupling India and Pakistan on economic sanctions
10.19.1999 - Ackerman: sanctions waiver authority is for promoting strategic US-India Ties
10.08.1999 - Ackerman applauds permanent sanctions waiver
10.05.1999 - Pallone applauds removal of anti-India provision from Foreign Operations bill
09.08.1999 - Pallone Statement on Sanctions Against India/Pakistan

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Terrorism

07.07.2008 - Wilson Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan
05.13.2008 - Wilson Statement on Terrorist Bombing in India
07.18.2006 - Pallone Speaks Out Against Pakistani Link to Terrorists Who Bombed Mumbai
07.12.2006 - Crowley, Wilson Call for Support Among Lawmakers Condemning Terrorist Attacks Against India
11.02.2005 - Wilson Condemns Terrorism in India
03.26.2003 - Wilson Condemns Recent Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
02.11.2003 - Pallone: India should not be added to Special Registration List until it's implemented fairly
09.25.2002 - Royce condemns attack on the Swaminarayan Temple in Gujarat
07.24.2002 - Ackerman/Gilman: Powell called on to urge Pakistan to end support of terrorism
07.17.2002 - Wilson Condemns Terrorist Attack on Kashmiri Civilians
06.18.2002 - Biden on US-India Relationship
06.06.2002 - Ackerman: Hearing on Situation in South Asia
05.29.2002 - Royce Commends Bush's Remarks on Kashmir Cross-Border Terrorism
05.16.2002 - Wilson Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
05.15.2002 - Pallone: Musharraf's failure to root out terrorism in Kashmir
02.14.2002 - Crowley: Terrorists Must be Brought to Justice
02.12.2002 - McDermott welcomes Musharraf to U.S. but urges hard questions be asked
12.19.2001 - US Lawmakers Express Solidarity with India
12.13.2001 - Lantos condemns terrorist attack on Indian parliament
12.13.2001 - Ackerman condemns terrorist attack on Indian parliament
12.13.2001 - Pallone regarding deadly terrorist attack at Indian parliament
12.12.2001 - Pallone criticizes continued links between Pakistan and the Taliban
12.05.2001 - Pallone defends India's Terrorist Ordinance against Attack from Burton
11.08.2001 - India Caucus Co-Chairs Welcome Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee
10.02.2001 - Ackerman/Gilman: Expressing condolence following terrorist attack in Srinagar
10.02.2001 - Crowley: In honor of the visit of Minister Jaswant Singh
10.02.2001 - Pallone: Visit of Jaswant Singh, India's Minister of External Affairs and Defense
12.06.2000 - Saxton statement regarding fight against terrorism
07.12.2000 - Ackerman: Calls for 'Real Action' Against Nations Promoting Terrorism in South Asia
06.22.2000 - Pallone blasts Congressional anti-India letter
05.03.2000 - Pallone: Pakistani link to terrorist groups demands increased action and vigilance
03.12.2000 - Wexler concerned about Pakistan's links to terrorism
02.16.2000 - Wexler: Pakistan must immediately end its support for terrorist organizations
01.28.2000 - Pallone: Pakistan should be designated as state sponsor of terrorism
01.26.2000 - Ackerman urges Clinton not to visit Pakistan
01.24.2000 - Pallone calls for designation of Pakistan as state sponsor of terrorism
01.04.2000 - Pallone: 'Now is the time' to declare Pakistan a terrorist state
01.02.2000 - Ackerman Lauds India for Securing Hostages' Release
12.29.1999 - Pallone condemns Indian airlines hijacking
12.29.1999 - Reid denounces hijacking of Indian Airlines jet
09.17.1999 - Ackerman calls for greater US-India cooperation to combat terrorism

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United Nations

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US-India Cooperation

06.25.2008 - Wilson Dedicated to Strengthening U.S. – India Partnership
10.29.2007 - Wilson Statement on Passage of Diwali Resolution
03.30.2007 - Royce to travel to India; will focus on civilian nuclear agreement, trade and counterterrorism
02.28.2006 - Wilson Statement on President Bush's Trip to India
11.09.2005 - Cornyn Highlights Importance of US-India Relations
09.08.2005 - Crowley Calls for Continued US Support in Making India a Global Power
04.20.2005 - Wilson Praises U.S. Strategic Partnership with India
10.20.2004 - Pallone assails State Department's classification of India as "rogue" nation
01.30.2004 - Crowley Discusses Recent Trip to India
01.21.2003 - Crowley Meets with Indian Minister of External Affairs
12.31.2003 - Crowley to lead Democratic Congressional delegation to India
11.25.2002 - Pallone tells India Economic Summit that U.S. and India are allies
11.14.2002 - Wilson Commends Bush's Leadership in Strengthening Ties with India
10.28.2002 - Royce on US-India relations at conclusion of 107th Congress
10.10.2002 - Ackerman statement on state of U.S.-India relations
10.10.2002 - Saxton statement regarding state of US-India Relations
07.26.2002 - Pallone/Brown Resolution honoring the Indian American Friendship Council
06.18.2002 - Biden on US-India Relationship
05.08.2002 - Pallone says termination of J-1 Visa harmful to rural American health care
03.21.2002 - Pallone to receive prestigious Indian Civilian Award at ceremony in New Delhi
10.02.2001 - Crowley: In honor of the visit of Minister Jaswant Singh
10.02.2001 - Pallone: Visit of Jaswant Singh, India's Minister of External Affairs and Defense
04.27.2001 - Royce: Links with U.S. strengthen visibly during Singh visit
04.03.2001 - Letter to Bush re Visit of Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh
10.28.2000 - McDermott: The past year in Indo-American relations
09.14.2000 - Farr welcomes Indian Prime Minister to US
09.14.2000 - Meehan: Supporting House Resolution on expanding relations with India
09.13.2000 - Saxton: Supporting House Resolution on expanding relations with India
09.12.2000 - Pallone: Supporting House Resolution on expanding relations with India
07.19.2000 - 31 Congresspersons request Vajpayee speak at Joint Session of Congress
07.18.2000 - Lewis: Expresses support for stronger relationship between US and India
07.13.2000 - Ackerman Hails Burton Amendment's Withdrawal
06.23.2000 - Sherrod Brown invites Vajpayee to Washington
03.29.2000 - Pallone: India responds to Clinton message, but not Pakistan
03.16.2000 - 65 Congresspersons sign letter to President on eve of departure for India
02.29.2000 - Pallone: Time for a new defense relationship between India and the U.S.
02.01.2000 - Pallone welcomes presidential trip to India
10.27.1999 - Ackerman: Toward a US-India Strategic Partnership
10.05.1999 - Pallone: Applauds removal of anti-India provision from Foreign Operations bill
07.29.1999 - Ackerman: Vote NO on Burton Amendment

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