India has, of course, aspirations of getting out of its poverty, ignorance, and disease which still afflict millions of people. But I do believe that we have something to offer to the rest of the world, including the United States.

There are partnerships based on principle. There are partnerships based on pragmatism. And fortunately, when it comes to Indo-American relations, both concentrations find a new robust phase of relationship, a multi-fasted relationship which I believe exists in the interests of both our countries.

Our vision is not just of economic growth, but also of a growth which would improve the life of the common man.

China's influence is bound to rise.

I think, overall, India is today on the move. The economic reforms that our salvation lies in - operating an open society, political system, an open economy, economic system - this has widespread support.

We should put more money in health. We should put more money in devising credible social safety nets for the poor.

India's saving rate will go up. India's investment rate will go up. And I believe that's a plus point.