Yes, I think India's economy always has been a mixed economy, and by Western standards we are much more of a market economy than a public sector-driven economy.

The Chinese economy is growing at the rate of 9 percent; the Indian economy growing at the rate of 8 percent - enormous I think opportunities for two-way flow of trade, technology and investment.

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.

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.

The United States and India can work together.

The salvation of the world ultimately lies in moving towards universal nuclear disarmament, but that's a long distance away.

A politician before he can become a statesman has to remain in office long enough.