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democracy. >> president joe biden welcomes indian prime minister in a rend rah -- narendra modi. the two delivered remarks on their shared democratic values, both remarking that their constitutions begin with "we the people."

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>> mr. president, this concludes the honor. distinguished guests, the president of the united states. [cheers and applause] president biden: welcome, mr. prime minister. welcome back to the white house. i've long believed that the relationship between the united states and india is one will be one of the defining relationships of the 21st century. two proud nations. two proud nations whose love of freedom, secured our independence, bound by the same words in our constitution.

first three words "we the people." enduring tides and shared values between our people and the shared responsibility as global leaders tackle the great issues of our time together. [interpreter]

president biden: i'm honored to be the first to have you here in 15 years. the united states is honoring and hosting an official visit of the republic of india. prime minister modi, welcome back to the white house. [cheers and applause] [interpreter] we spent a lot of time together going back to when i was vice president. you had just become prime minister. and since i've become president, we've continued the relationship built on mutual trust, candor, and respect. the challenges and opportunities facing the world in this century require that india and the

united states work and lead together and we are. [interpreter] with your partnership, we've invigorated and elevated the quad between the united states, india, australia, and japan to advance our vision of a free, open, secure, and prosperous indopacific. decades from now, decades from now people will look back and say the quad bent the arc of history toward global good, as the prime minister describes it.

[interpreter] together, india and the united states are working closely on everything from ending poverty and expanding access to health care to addressing climate change, tackling energy, food, and security stoked by russia's unprovoked war in ukraine. [interpreter]

we made critical and emerging technologies the pillars of our next generation partnership to ensure that these technologies promote and protect our values remain open, accessible, and trusted and secure. [interpreter] all this matters for america, for india, and for the world. we face an inflection point. one of those moments that only come around every several generations. when so much is changing technologically, politically, socially, and environmentally that the decisions we make today

are going to determine our future for decades to come. [interpreter] and as democracies, we can better tap into the full talent of all of our people and track investments as true and trusted partners as leading nations with our greatest export being the power of our example. equity under the law, freedom of expression, religious pluralism, and diversity of our people. these core principles have endured and evolved even as they

have faced challenges throughout each of our nation's history and will fuel our strength, depth, and future. [interpreter] and they form a special bond among our nations. forged by the special bond among our people based on values that are universal, a duty to family and elders, treating all people with respect and dignity.

the premium on education and creativity, self discipline, hard work, entrepreneurship, faith and service to community, courage and resilience, and tolerance and opportunity for all. [interpreter] i've seen his dynamism in my visits to india. i see it in indian american diaspora that reflects every part of american lives and only grows stronger with each generation. we see it with record numbers of

indian americans serving in the united states congress. we see it here at the white house. where proud americans and indian heritage serve our country every day including our vice president of the united states, kamala harris. [cheers and applause] [interpreter] the granddaughter, the proud granddaughter of an indian civil servant, daughter of an indian student, turned american scientist, who came to the

united states when she was only 19 years old to pursue her dream of curing cancer. a family like so many of ours in our nation that speaks to the thousand stories of determination, courage, and hope. [interpreter] stories that define the relationship and the limitless possibilities between the united states and india, two great nations, two great friends, two great powers that can define the course of the 21st century. mr. prime minister, thank you for your partnership, and i'll turn it over to you.

[interpreter] [cheers and applause] >> distinguished guests, the prime minister of the republic of india. prime minister modi: president biden, first lady, dr. jill biden, distinguished guests,

indian americans thank you, president biden, for your friendship. >> president biden, first lady, dr. jill biden, distinguished guests, friends from the indian american community with excitement, a very good morning to all of you. first of all, i'd like to express my gratitude to

president biden for his warm welcome. and his farsighted speech. thank you, president biden, for your friendship.

>> friends, this grand kwo*epl ceremony at the white house today is an honor and pride for 1.4 billion people of india. this is also an honor for more than four million people of indian origin living in the u.s. for this honor i express my heartfelt gratitude to president biden and dr. jill biden.

>> friends, about three decades ago i came on a visit to america as a common man. at that time i had seen the white house from outside. after becoming the prime minister, i have come here many times but today for the first time the doors of the white house have been opened to the indian american community in such large numbers.

>> the people of the indian community are enhancing in the glory of the u.s. to the talent, hard work, and dedication. you are the real strength of our relationship. i thank president biden and dr. jill biden for the honor you have been given today i think i can't thank him enough for this.

the interconstitutions of both india and u.s. are based on democratic values. the constitution of both countries begin with the following few words, we, the people, as president biden just mentioned. both of our countries take pride in their diversity. both of us believe in the fundamental principle of in the

interest of all, for the welfare of all. in the post covid era, the world has taken a new shape. in this time the friendship between india and the u.s. will

be instrumental in enhancing the whole world. the two countries are committed to work together for the global good and for global peace, stability, and prosperity. our partnership is a clear proof of the power of democracy.

friends, in a short while from now president biden and i will discuss relations and regional and global issues. i'm sure as always our conversation today will be very positive and useful. this afternoon, i will also have an opportunity to address the u.s. congress for a second time. i'm deeply grateful for this honor. [cheers and applause]

god bless america. i wish for and the 1.4 billion people of india wish with me for india and america's stars and stripes to always keep flying higher and higher. president biden, dr. jill biden, once again i thank you for your kind invitation, warm welcome and hospitality. also on behalf of 1.4 billion people of india. god bless america. thank you very much. [cheers and applause]

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>> live today, president joe biden and first lady jill biden welcome india's prime minister for an official state visit to washington. during the visit prime minister modi will address a skwraoupbt meeting of congress beginning at 4 p.m. eastern. followed by a white house state dinner hosted by the president at 6:30 p.m. eastern. watch our live coverage on c-span, c-span now our free mobile video appor online at c-span.org. before holding a private bilateral meeting, president biden and india prime minister spoke publicly about their country's partnership, including in the areas of defense, economic growth, and global infrastructure. after their remarks a reporter asked president biden hs