Press Release - Wilson Calls on Senate Democrats to Stop Obstruction

Wilson Calls on Senate Democrats to Stop Obstruction
Time is Running out for US-India Nuclear Deal

WASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), past Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, today released the following statement regarding the Senate's delay in considering the US-India nuclear agreement:

"I continue to be amazed by Democrat double-talk. Earlier this week, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid insisted that Republican in-fighting was the cause for delay on consideration of the US-India nuclear agreement. The fact is that Democrats have obstructed passage of this crucial agreement every step of the way. Prior to Republican-led passage in the House, Democrats made a last-ditch effort to defeat the measure. Led by Senator Reid, Senate Democrats are using the same tactics to eviscerate this important bill.

"Sadly for the people of India, Democrats' political maneuvering could prove costly. If not approved this weekend, Senate Republican leaders will have an opportunity to bring up the measure in a lame-duck session. If Democrats continue their obstructionist ways, implementation of this agreement will be pushed to 2007.

"It is no wonder that more Indian Americans are finding a friend in the Republican Party as they continue to be alienated by Democrats."

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