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Date Posted: 11:27:16 03/20/05 Sun
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Subject: Specter's Ally Sen Lieberman supports Outsourcing
In reply to: 's message, "Specter Voted for Express Visa used by ATTA" on 10:15:52 03/20/05 Sun

From US Sen Lieberman at meeting with US India PAC
www.usinpac.com goto about - photo gallery see Specter's and Lieberman's pictures
Dear Friends:

The strength of the United States has always come from its diversity. Its diversity comes from its immigrant communities. We are a strong nation, a unified nation, because of our diversity.
One of our nation's most important and fastest growing immigrant communities is the Indian American Community. It is two million plus strong and growing. Approximately 10% of the medical students in this country are Indian American. One out of four high tech businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area is Indian American owned. The American landscape is full of Indian entrepreneurs who create economic growth and opportunity as small businessmen and -women. Indian Americans have the highest per capita income of any ethnic minority at $68,000. In short, Indian Americans are a success story.
It is time to translate that economic power into political clout. Indian Americans must be in the forefront of shaping domestic and international policy for the United States. They have earned a seat at the policy table, and the country will be better off for their participation in policy debates in Washington and beyond.
For instance, Indian Americans have unique insight into US-Indian relations. The community's desire to expand economic relations, particularly trade could be a win/win situation for both nations. The community's desire to bolster US-Indian strategic relations is also an important contribution, particularly as it relates to non-proliferation and anti-terrorism issues. It is also time to seriously consider increasing the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council. As the world's largest democracy, India should be a priority candidate for a permanent seat.
But beyond international relations, we must look to improve things domestically for Indian Americans. Of course, we must fight any and all discrimination against Indian Americans wherever we may find it. But that is not enough. We must also actively create opportunities for Indian Americans to serve in high level positions in government. As President, I will see that this is the case.
I also oppose any efforts to eliminate or diminish the H1-B visa program. Why do we want to limit or otherwise handicap a community that has made such significant and important contributions to this country? It is counter-intuitive and counter-productive.
In closing, my Administration will be proactive in working with the Indian American community on international and domestic issues. I will make certain that Indian Americans have positions of responsibility in my Administration because it is good for our country, and it is the right thing to do.

Sincerely,

Joe Lieberman

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