Biden lauds economic contributions of Indian Americans |
US Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden on 22nd September said that the Indian-American community, with their hard work and entrepreneurship has powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country. Addressing a national virtual fundraiser organised by Indian Americans, Biden assured the community members and the mega-donors that as a president, he would address their concerns with regard to H-1B visa and legal immigrants that attract the best and the brightest to the US. He said entrepreneurs, running businesses around the country and around the world, innovators who make the foundation for Silicon Valley and lead some of the most influential companies in the world come from amongst Indian- Americans. Biden said, "You have helped forge an economic and cultural dynamism in this country. That is a continuation of who we are, we are a nation of immigrants." Hitting out at President Donald Trump, he said all the harmful actions on H-1B and racial injustice or climate crisis are a common threat. This President makes things worse, not better. He added that as president, I promise I am going to draw on the best, not the worst, beat this pandemic and build the economy back, help our kids get a good education and make sure healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and build an immigration system that powers our economy and reflects our values.
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