 for India and Bangladesh, and influenced the minds of the United States. And where the mind is without fear, where the mind is led forward to ever widening thought and actions into that heaven of freedom. End of quote. As two great democracies in the bustle of our work, India and the United States, hear the cry and the call of destiny to take our nations in the world. Forward to a future worthy of our dreams, a future of greater prosperity, opportunity, liberty, equality for all, and for the good of the world. Because it's only when every person can grasp their fullest potential that we as nations can achieve our highest purpose. As two great democracies in the bustle of our work, hear the cry and the call of destiny to take our nations in the world. Forward to a future worthy of our dreams, a future worthy of our dreams, a future worthy of our dreams, a future worthy of our dreams, a future worthy of our dreams, a future worthy of our dreams. End of quote. As two great democracies in the bustle of our work, hear the cry and the call of destiny to take our nations in the world. And may we always remember that it's our people, our people, to give our partnership strength. From all the backgrounds and beliefs that inspire us, challenge us, tell us the truth, and push us forward. They are the reason our democracies endure, evolve, reflect, and renew generation after generation. We'll always remember that they're our people, who give our friendship strength. All of them this land and distance we share with people. They toasted andvская us a challenge, to make us truly speak the truth and advance us. This is why they amended us to truly show up and show growth and growth as a culture, I've seen it in my visit to India, and I've seen the diaspora here in America. In the arts, education, in the media, law, medicine, and science, and business, businesses of every size. In spelling bee champions, even in cricket clubs across the country, including back in my home state of Delaware. And on the record, non-preventing Americans in Congress who are here tonight, Rio, Amie, Raja, Sherry, Pamela, and you know, well, I won't go on. Okay, I've seen it in my travels to India, and I've seen it here in America, in the international countries. I've seen it in the arts, education, in the media, in the law, medicine, and science, in every size. In spelling bee championships, even in cricket clubs across the country, including back in my home state of Delaware. And on the record, non-preventing Americans in Congress who are here tonight, Rio, Amie, Raja, Sherry, Pamela. I have a great working relationship with all of you. In fact, after her critical leadership in one of the legislative victories, I called Congresswoman Jayapal's mother in India to thank her in wishing her happy Diwali. It was an incredible moment. I think she wanted to know who in God's name is calling me. I have a great working relationship with all of you. In fact, after her critical leadership, I called Congresswoman Jayapal's mother in India to thank her in wishing her happy Diwali. I think she wanted to know who in God's name is calling me. It was an incredible moment. As I said this morning, we see the pride of the community and our incredible Vice President. Thank you, Kamal. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Mr. Prime Minister, Oh, we've got to get that grammatically. Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for your partnership and your friendship, and to all, to all, please join me in a toast, but I don't know if we have any glasses. please join me in a toast here it comes the good news for both of us neither was drink that is what ginger okay mr. Prime Minister I had an Irish grandfather named Ambrose Finnegan and he used to say that when you give a toast and you don't have any alcohol in your glass you must do it with your left hand you think I'm kidding I'm not Prime Minister, we had cameras that he said that if you don't drink alcohol then you lift your glass with your left hand and I thought we didn't have a glass but he told me that ginger ale is in it. toast to our partnership to our people to the possibilities that lie ahead to great friends to great nations and to great powers cheers I thank President Biden for this wonderful dinner today my special thanks to Biden for her personal efforts and attention in making my visit a success I would also like to express my gratitude to her for the magnificent organization of today's event yesterday evening you opened the doors of your house to me I'm deeply grateful to you for the special gesture for your friendship and bomb hospitality I know your hospitality has moved your guests to sing I wish I too had the singing talent I would have also sung before you all Mr. President this evening is made special by the presence of the people of our two countries bringing the values of democracy and diversity to life they are our most precious assets when we met in Japan for the court summit you mentioned a problem that you were facing well looking at the vast experience of your long public life I'm sure that you must have resolved that problem I hope you were able to fit in everyone who wanted to come tonight you've gathered a group of exceptionally talented and remarkable people tonight I must commend you for that all these people symbolize so much about the India-US relations our energy our dynamism and our potential logo Indian Americans have come a long way in the U.S. they are proud of India's values democratic traditions and culture and have always found a respectful place in America's melting pot Indian Americans have played a significant role in further strengthening the inclusive society and economy of the U.S. be it hospitals or hotels universities or research labs gas stations or logistics management or IT they are making their mark everywhere and now and now some of them are even in the White House oh with every passing day Indians and Americans are getting to know each other better. We can pronounce each other's names correctly. We can understand each other's accent better. Kids in India become Spider-Man on Halloween. And America's youth is dancing to the tune of Naatu Naatu. In the middle of the best ball competition, Cricket is also becoming popular in America. This year, to play in the Cricket Bus World Cup in India, America's team is trying their best to qualify. My good luck is with them. Amidst the love for baseball, Cricket is also getting popular in the US. The American team is trying its best to qualify for the Cricket World Cup to be held in India later this year. I wish them good luck and success. The loss has to be changed in the result. And every challenge has to be taken as a mission. Mr. President, for over five decades through all the sweeping changes in the world, you've worked hard in the service of your nation and the entire humanity. You've turned every adversity into strength, loss into resolve, challenge into a mission. I first met you nearly a decade ago when you were the Vice President, and I see the same commitment and intensity even today in you. You are soft-spoken, but when it comes to action, you're very strong. And I know that as an educationist, Dr. Jill Biden has made a tremendous contribution in this journey. Friends, President Biden and I had some very wide-ranging and deep conversations today. I think our teams got tired of taking notes and yet it felt like we were running out of time. I don't want to speak too much about India-U.S. relations because I know this is my fifth speech for the day or maybe it's the sixth. As you can see, I really have lost count. I remember you were asking me over and over again whether I would eat anything during my fasting. But I couldn't eat anything for me. I wasn't eating anything. And because of this, you were very concerned. Mr. President, in 2014 when you had hosted a banquet for me, at that time I was observing a nine-day religious fast. And I remember you were asking me again and again what I could eat during my fast. But it was not possible for me to eat anything. And you were quite concerned about it. Well, today I'm making up for it. All that you desired at that time with so much affection is being fulfilled today. I know that everyone is eager to eat today's special menu. I know everyone is eager to have dinner looking at today's special menu. I know the effort made by Dr. Biden in very delicately curating today's menu. But there's one more thing I want to say. I know that everyone is eager to have dinner looking at today's special menu. I know the effort made by Dr. Biden in very delicately curating today's menu. But there's one more thing left to do. Please join me in raising a toast. A toast to our wonderful hosts, President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden. A toast to good health, prosperity and the pursuit of happiness to liberty, equality and fraternity. And to the everlasting bonds of friendship between India and the United States. Cheers. Thank you. Enjoy your meal.