When Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the joint meeting of the US congress on Wednesday and it send ripples and applause in the US Congress with equal measure.
Below are some quotes that received a strong applause and standing ovation from the US Congressmen.
On Yoga
It is estimated that more Americans bend for Yoga than to throw a curve ball.
And, No Mr. Speaker, We have not yet claimed intellectual property right on Yoga
SIRI tells us that India's ancient heritage of Yoga has over 30 million practitioners in the USA
On Parliament
I am informed that the working of the U.S. Congress is harmonious.
I am also told that you are well-known for your bipartisanship. Well, you are not alone.
Time and again, I have also witnessed a similar spirit in the Indian Parliament, especially in our Upper House.
So, as you can see, we have many shared practices
On India & Indians
Today, (Indian Americans) are among your best CEOs; academics; astronauts; scientists; economists; doctors; even spelling bee champions.
India lives as one,India grows as one and India celebrates as one
On Terrorism
India will never forget the solidarity shown by US Congress when terrorists from across our border attacked Mumbai in 2008
Those who believe in humanity must come together as one & speak against this menace in one voice. Terrorism must be delegitimized
But philosophy of terrorism is common, of hate, murder and violence
Terrorism incubated in India's neighbourhood,commend US Cong for sending clear message to those who preach terror for political gains
On Famous Leaders
The genius of Baba Saheb Ambedkar was nurtured in the years he spent at the Columbia University a century ago
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee called India and the US, 'natural allies'
Mahatma Gandhi's non violence inspired Martin Luther King's heroism
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