“India Brings Investments to America, Not Pakistan,” Says US Lawmaker

New Delhi: US Congressman Rich McCormick on Sunday praised India’s rising global stature and economic influence, noting that unlike Pakistan, India actively brings investments to the United States. Speaking at an event hosted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, McCormick emphasized the importance of India as a strategic partner and economic contributor.
“Pakistan is a country of 300 million, but you don’t see it bringing investments into America. India not only attracts investments, it also invests in the US,” McCormick said. He added that India is establishing itself as a dominant country in multiple regions, with its growing middle class increasingly shaping the global market.
The Congressman highlighted India’s talent pool, noting that the country supplies highly skilled professionals who contribute significantly to both the American workforce and global industries. He cautioned that marginalizing India could have serious consequences, saying, “If America embraces Indians as friends, we will have peace and prosperity. If we alienate them, it is going to be big trouble for all of us.”
The remarks came amid ongoing discussions about trade, tariffs, and market access between the US and India. Democratic Congressman Ami Bera, also present at the event, acknowledged that some frictions exist but stressed that both countries remain committed to a long-term strategic and economic partnership. He pointed out that American companies continue to see India as a primary destination for investment, a position not mirrored in Pakistan.
“You don’t see American companies making multibillion-dollar investments in Pakistan. That’s all happening in India,” Bera said, underlining India’s significance as a reliable partner for the United States.
Both lawmakers concluded that despite occasional disagreements, the broader strategic logic of cooperation with India remains strong. “We’re playing the long game,” Bera remarked, emphasizing the enduring nature of US-India ties in economics, technology, and diplomacy.