Ron Somers
Ron Somers
Ron Somers, an American businessman, is the former president of the U.S.-India Business Council. He played a lead role in coordinating the passage of the India–United States Civil Nuclear Agreement and is widely regarded as a prominent figure in U.S.-India relations. He is founder and CEO of India First Group, LLC, an international strategic advisory firm...
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We would only encourage all sides to really understand the dimensions of this historic opportunity and that it should not be missed -- and that is the alignment of these two democracies because this underpins this relationship and partnership of trust between the two countries.
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The convergence of the two economies is as much about the alignment of our two democracies, as about the dollars and cents associated with India as an emerging economic opportunity.
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U.S. industry has never been more enthusiastic about investing in India.
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We believe the Congress needs to hear that industry is interested in this (nuclear) initiative ... We have been waiting for the administration to provide the signal that the separation agreement is going on well and that it would be (put) behind us.
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But the significance of deepening of the strategic partnership between the two democracies goes far beyond commercial terms.
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The US industry's position is let's work hard and get a defensible plan that we can both stand behind...and feel comfortable with. As soon as the US government signals to the industry that they have a separation plan within grasp, you will see the US industry step forward in support of the civilian nuclear initiative on Capitol Hill. You will see US industry pushing Capitol Hill... in moving that legislation.
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The US industry is supportive. The business community wants the administration to take the lead, and we are waiting for word that the separation plan is in hand and credible, and then industry's voice will be heard on Capitol Hill.
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It is really about trust and mutual respect. It is much more than just atoms and nuclear energy.
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Their rapidly growing buying power presents a massive market for American goods and services.