If the economy is growing fast, there is call for a distributing income from the rich to the poor to to put in place social safety nets.

I pray for that moment in which I think we can claim to the world that we are now in a different, new era of Indo-American relationship of trust, of working together, partnership strengthened both by our commitment to common values, and also the identity of interests.

I believe all societies, all thriving societies of the future are going to be multicultural societies.

India has remained a full, functioning democracy.

Together with international unity and resolve we can meet the challenge of this global scourge and work to bring about an international law of zero tolerance for terrorism.

I think there are enormous possibilities. And today there are no I think barriers to increased cooperation with India and the United States.

I do recognize that India has to be the center, the hub of activity as far as the knowledge economy is concerned.