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Trump pledges strong U.S. ties with India if elected president
Reuters ^ | October 15, 2016 | Steve Holland

Posted on 10/15/2016 6:17:10 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

EDISON, N.J. - U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged that the United States and India would be "best friends" if he is elected and that he would boost intelligence sharing with India in the battle against Islamic militants.

Trump spoke at an event sponsored by the Republican Hindu Coalition to raise money for victims of terrorism. It featured Bollywood-style performers who danced in colorful, traditional costumes.

"If I'm elected president, the Indian and Hindu community will have a true friend in the White House, that I can guarantee you," said Trump, who noted that as a real estate developer he has two "massive developments" in India.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has developed a friendly relationship with President Barack Obama, a Democrat who wants Trump's opponent, Hillary Clinton, to win the Nov. 8 election....

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: New Jersey; Campaign News; Issues
KEYWORDS: 2016issues; dawali; hindus; india; indianamericans; newjersey; nj2016; trump; trumpforeignpolicy
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Every national leader tries to "develop a friendly relationship" with the president of the world's only superpower.
1 posted on 10/15/2016 6:17:10 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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India would be an excellent counterbalance to Chinese expansionism. If India can continue to continue to deal with bureaucratic corruption and remove economic obstacles (Modi’s “Thatcherite Revolution”), I can see India economically overtaking the People’s Republic of China.


2 posted on 10/15/2016 6:21:06 PM PDT by Fred Hayek (The Democratic Party is now the operational arm of the CPUSA)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Now I need a curry , a lager and some pappadons!


3 posted on 10/15/2016 6:22:48 PM PDT by Reily
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

while Hillary thinks all they are good for is to run gas stations


4 posted on 10/15/2016 6:23:53 PM PDT by digger48
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I actually see Trump developing strong ties with Russia, India AND China.


5 posted on 10/15/2016 6:31:08 PM PDT by impimp
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To: digger48

I think India, particularly in light of its recent advances in military technology, our common military and geopolitical interests, and it’s geographic location would make it an excellent ally...


6 posted on 10/15/2016 6:31:55 PM PDT by jsanders2001
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Plus, India’s use of ultrasound to select only male babies has produced a huge surplus of millions of men who have no prospect of getting a wife. I’m sure that there are some in the Indian government who wouldn’t hesitate to feed into a meat-grinder of a war with China, who also has millions of surplus men, with only the prospect of taking care of aging parents. A protracted war would solve the surplus male population problem of both countries.


7 posted on 10/15/2016 6:39:47 PM PDT by euram
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Hindus I know love Trump, because they have seen the face of radical Islam up close and personal. Some I know even emigrated to the US to escape the divisive influence of Islam in India (near borders to Pakistan/Bangladesh).

It is interesting to consider the historical context of India...they practically invited the Brits into India in the 1600’s, because they were, at the time, under the repressive thumb of Islam’s Mughal Empire and were looking to throw off the yoke.


8 posted on 10/15/2016 6:50:51 PM PDT by XEHRpa
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Here’s a link to the speech on YouTube for those who want to watch it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZYpK2bGMpY


9 posted on 10/15/2016 6:51:47 PM PDT by FenwickBabbitt
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To: euram

As more and more men become feminized in the U.S., maybe the surplus males from India and China could come over to fill the gap and perform the necessary male functions.


10 posted on 10/15/2016 6:55:35 PM PDT by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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Modi and Trump had more similarities than Obama. Modi was trashed by his own party members for his anti Islamist stance. UK and USA revoked Modi's visa during Bush regime, Hillary came out against Modi. UN want to prosecute him. Left hates Modi in India. Despite all that Modi gave his speech from India through Skype and watched by India. That was middle finger to Bush and Hillary. 3 yrs back, he won election with landslide. Gave shock wave to rest of world. Don't mess with Modi. Modi visit to US and UK was middle finger to those who were behind all hatred toward him. Modi is also Made in India, first India. He is as shrewd as Trump. They are made for each other, both love their own country and heritage. Modi is bachelor.
11 posted on 10/15/2016 6:56:09 PM PDT by jennychase
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Indians are familiar with Hillary...


A poster at the event.

55 sec vid of a stageplay there: here
(Seal Team to the rescue)

12 posted on 10/15/2016 6:57:33 PM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: Fred Hayek

YES!


13 posted on 10/15/2016 7:08:42 PM PDT by Bogie
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That would be a bummer for those of Hillary's ilk.

Alone and confused in San Francisco.

14 posted on 10/15/2016 7:14:28 PM PDT by Bogie
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Watched his speech, and some of the dancers. I thought it was excellent. Desis for Donald. Go Trump Go!


15 posted on 10/15/2016 7:23:54 PM PDT by sockmonkey (Donald Trump will ban auto-correct with an Executive Order. Go Trump!)
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he won election with landslide

Modi comes from a business community. His actions as governor of Gujerat state for 10 years made that state highly prosperous. One of his main push in Gujerat was to reduce bureaucratic hindrance. The result was the Tata Auto plant was operational in record short time. People from other states voted for Modi in the hope he would do the same for the whole country.

16 posted on 10/15/2016 7:33:10 PM PDT by entropy12 (GO DONALD J TRUMP! MAGA!!!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Great. Lets outsource more jobs to them and let in more Indians to take American jobs. Sorry Don. You have my vote but we already suck up to India enough.


17 posted on 10/15/2016 7:34:00 PM PDT by Wilderness Conservative (Nature is the ultimate conservative.)
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Trump should get Dinesh D'Souza on the Trump Train.

Everyone should see the movie: Hillary's America.

Here's the trailer

https://youtu.be/r7e6gLht6OQ

18 posted on 10/15/2016 7:44:56 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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To: Fred Hayek

Nailed it. With the right East Asian South Asian alliances, we can contain China—and to go on a tangent, I think Trump could even bring Duterte back into the fold.


19 posted on 10/15/2016 7:46:26 PM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: Reily

Donald Trump (got my vote) apparently feels the need to curry favor with those who favor curry.

(sorry)


20 posted on 10/15/2016 7:55:24 PM PDT by elcid1970 ("The Second Amendment is more important than Islam. Buy ammo.")
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