I honestly feel that if there is an important point of view, any member of the Congress party, any member of my Cabinet is free to raise issues and require reconsideration of issues. I think that's what a democracy is about. Manmohan Singh More Quotes by Manmohan Singh More Quotes From Manmohan Singh Protectionism has to be avoided. Protectionism is not only on goods but also in the area of services. Financial protectionism is also bad and should be avoided. Manmohan Singh goods financial should I think the Chinese do have visions of being a great power. And I think it's legitimate. And I don't see that that's a danger to us. Manmohan Singh chinese vision thinking The emergence of India as a major global power is an idea whose time has come. This is a legitimate ambition for China. This is a legitimate ambition for India. And the challenge for the humanity is to evolve a world system in which the legitimate ambitions of both our countries can find constructive expression without threatening anybody else. Manmohan Singh ambition expression country I have always regard nonalignment as a statement that India's policies, foreign policy will be guided by what I describe as enlightened national interest. That we will make judgments on an independent basis, with the sole concern being what is enlightened India's national interest. In that sense, nonalignment remains as relevant today as it was in the early 1950s. Manmohan Singh independent india today I think there are enormous possibilities. And today there are no I think barriers to increased cooperation with India and the United States. Manmohan Singh united-states india thinking I recognize the United States is a superpower. It has various interests. It has to balance various things. Manmohan Singh united-states balance interest I don't see, I think, any problems between India and the United States. Manmohan Singh united-states india thinking I sincerely hope that the difficulties that are there in Iraq and Iran can be resolved, that Iraq will see a new era of hope in which its people will enjoy a full sovereignty. Manmohan Singh iran iraq people The United States and India can work together. Manmohan Singh united-states india working-together Working together in helping nascent democracies in the task of reconstruction, in the task of development is another area where our two countries [India and the USA] can work together. Manmohan Singh usa democracy working-together There are diverse ways in which - right now, terror and all that goes with it is a prime concern. It's a concern of the United States. It's a concern of India. Joint strategies, cooperation, joint sharing of intelligence, in controlling terrorism, in making the world free from terror. I think that's the fundamental, I think, consideration if our development aspirations are to be fulfilled. And I think our two countries can cooperate. Manmohan Singh two country thinking Terrorists had the advantage of surprise. Manmohan Singh terrorist advantage surprise I can assure you we are a responsible nuclear power. Manmohan Singh mixed-economy responsible nuclear Protectionism is a very real danger. It is understandable that in times of a severe downturn protectionist pressures mount but the lessons of history are clear. If we give in to protectionist pressures, we will only send the world into a downward spiral. Manmohan Singh real giving world Jawaharlal Nehru wanted India to develop close ties with China and learn from its experience. Manmohan Singh nehru india ties As the largest and most developed democracies of Asia (India and Japan), we have a mutual stake in each other's progress and prosperity. Manmohan Singh japan progress democracy We all know the epicentre of terrorism in the world today is Pakistan. The world community has to come to grips with this harsh reality. Manmohan Singh pakistan community reality The essence of Hinduism is that the path may be different, but the goal is the same. Manmohan Singh different essence goal I am not very good at statistics. I am also a poor thinker. Manmohan Singh statistics poor motivational Our vision is not just of economic growth, but also of a growth which would improve the life of the common man. Manmohan Singh vision growth men
