Republican Roshkam to head House India caucus
7 Feb 2013 5:58 AM IST
The Republican party has chosen Peter Roskam, a House of Representative member from Illinois, as the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus of India and Indian Americans - the largest caucus dedicated to one country in the House - charged with advancement of US-India relations.
He takes over from Ed Royce, who has become chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and joins Democrat co-chair Joe Crowley on the panel.
‘It's an honour to play a leading role in the advancement of US-India relations along with my friend Joe Crowley,’ Roskam said.
‘This caucus has grown to become the largest caucus dedicated to one country in the House, showing the importance of nurturing our ties with one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world,’ he said. ‘Our countries are linked through our common interest in the democratic process, global security and international prosperity.
He takes over from Ed Royce, who has become chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and joins Democrat co-chair Joe Crowley on the panel.
‘It's an honour to play a leading role in the advancement of US-India relations along with my friend Joe Crowley,’ Roskam said.
‘This caucus has grown to become the largest caucus dedicated to one country in the House, showing the importance of nurturing our ties with one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world,’ he said. ‘Our countries are linked through our common interest in the democratic process, global security and international prosperity.
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