Guest guest Posted July 13, 2000 Report Share Posted July 13, 2000 Namaste, Dear friends this is an intresting e-mail. Give wide publicity, Thanks Sincerely, Deen B. Chandora July13,2000 >"Ram Narayanan" <ramn >ramn >"Deen Chandora" <deenbc >Rep David Bonier, Punjab and Kashmir >Thu, 13 Jul 2000 14:59:05 -0400 > > >Dear Deen Chandora: > >Rep David Bonier who, I believe, previously favored the Khalistanis (and >now is still somewhat pro-Pakistani on the Kashmir issue) has made an >about-turn >since his visit to Punjab and after studying the ground situation over >there which included a meeting with Chief Minister Badal. Please click >http://www.indiatogether.org/us/statements/bonior2.html > >Ram Narayanan > > >RECOGNITION OF THE PEOPLE OF THE INDIAN STATE OF PUNJAB > >Hon. David E. Bonior > >Statement in the House of Representatives July 10, 2000 > >Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary people of the >Indian state of Punjab. > >Punjab is an agricultural state, home of the Green Revolution and famous >for the diligence of its people. Though Punjab comprises only 1.5 percent >of India's territory, farmers from the state have provided 65 percent of >India's wheat and 45 percent of its rice for the past 25 years. Punjab >is a naturally breathtaking place, but I was most inspired by the limitless >potential of its people. They are hardworking men and women, striving to >better the lives of their families and neighbors, and sharing a deep >devotion >to God. > >While in the city of Amritsar I visited the Golden Temple, the spiritual >capital of Punjab and the destination of all Sikh pilgrims. It was truly >an honor to witness the Sikh faith in practice within the walls of their >holiest of temples. After experiencing the Punjabi people's intense >spirituality >firsthand, I now understand why Punjab today enjoys peace and stability. > >Mr. Parkash S. Badal, Chief Minister of Punjab, was kind enough to meet >with me during my stay in Punjab. We met not in the capital city, but in >the small village of Sahouli, where the Chief Minister demonstrated his >sincere concern for the villagers and farmers of Punjab. He is a man of >great commitment to the state of Punjab and its people, and he has worked >relentlessly to improve the lives of all Punjabis. The Chief Minister >expressed >to me the Punjabi people's profound desire to build a strong and lasting >relationship with the United States, and he has asked for the help of this >House of Representatives in doing so. > >I encourage my colleagues and all Americans to welcome the Punjabi people >with open arms. President Clinton recently traveled to India, and in doing >so he displayed great foresight and wisdom. I believe it is our obligation >to follow the President's lead and work to establish strong ties between >our two nations' governments, businesses and citizens. I am confident Chief >Minister Badal will continue to guide Punjab towards progress and >prosperity, >and I am hopeful my colleagues here today will join with me in my efforts >to broaden and extend our personal and economic collaboration with the >people of Punjab indefinitely. > > ______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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