WASHINGTON:
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United
States, I am delighted to send best wishes
to the people of the Republic of India
as you celebrate your Independence Day this August 15.
Through my many visits to India,
I have been impressed with the creativity of the Indian people, the richness of
your culture, and the resilience and strength of your democratic
institutions. From the freedom movement
led by Mahatma Gandhi to independence in 1947 through today, India
continues to stand as a beacon for the world of the power of nonviolence and
the promise of democracy. The United
States stands side by side with India
in a strategic, indispensable partnership built on our shared democratic values
and fundamental belief in the entrepreneurial spirit. Our governments and our people will continue
to work together to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities of the
21st century, laying the foundation for continued peace and prosperity in Asia
and around the world.
As you celebrate this special day
with family, friends and loved ones, know that the United
States stands with you as a partner and
friend.
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