Building Peace between India and Pakistan

BUILDING PEACE BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN -- (House of Representatives - July 07, 2004)

(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, as the leaders of India and Pakistan continue their efforts to bring peace to South Asia, a historic visit to Capitol Hill takes place this week by a delegation of parliamentarians from India and Pakistan for a joint political and cultural exchange. These 14 parliamentarians have traveled together as a team to America and represent the future hopes of more than 1 billion people.

While India and Pakistan have lived in enmity for more than 50 years, the people of both nations share similar cultures and ambitions such as respect for family, religious traditions, and the desire to see South Asia prosper financially with peace between these two nations. These parliamentarians represent the symbolic interest of these common interests.

The future of South Asia lies in the hands of its young men and women. I commend the American Council of Young Political Leaders for bringing this delegation of South Asian leaders to America, and I am confident that one day, India and Pakistan will live in peace as neighbors for mutual benefit as we all work together for victory in the global war on terror.

In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11.