Let us be partners in scientific and technological advances that promote the collective wellbeing. Let us be partners in expanding access to firstclass health care and quality education. Let us be partners in our strong values. our commitment to our families. and our belief in humanity. Let the occasion of Prime Minister Singhs address also highlight the advances and contributions of IndianAmericans. The pioneers of this community first settled in California in the mid1800s and worked as farmers. This tiny minority was not granted the right to American citizenship until 1947 and faced severe visa restrictions until 1965. From such humble beginnings. IndianAmericans have grown dramatically to a national population of 1.9 million.