The essence of Hinduism is that the path may be different, but the goal is the same.

I can assure you we are a responsible nuclear power.

China is not I think a country which does not regulate, but there is a difference between the Chinese system and the Indian system.

Life is never free of contradictions

A new India which realizes its destiny in the framework of an open society, in the framework of an open economy, respecting all fundamental human freedoms great respect for pluralistic, inclusive value system. I think that's what unites India and the United States. And I do hope that working together, our two countries can write a new chapter in the history of our relationship.

There are diverse ways in which - right now, terror and all that goes with it is a prime concern. It's a concern of the United States. It's a concern of India. Joint strategies, cooperation, joint sharing of intelligence, in controlling terrorism, in making the world free from terror. I think that's the fundamental, I think, consideration if our development aspirations are to be fulfilled. And I think our two countries can cooperate.

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