Congratulations on seven years of dedicated reporting of the struggle of the Sikh people.
I am proud to be a friend of the Sikh community which is a vibrant community—economically socially and intellectually. It exists all over the world its pillar I think not only of Indian economic progress but it is a true believer in democracy in India.
Violence and terrorism on any side can only serve to undermine a true and lasting peace between all the peoples of India. The Government of India must renounce the use of force stop the human rights abuses and honor its commitments for regional autonomy which were an integral part of the formation of India in 1947.
Freedom is the birthright of all people of all nations and the right of self-determination is perhaps the most basic of these freedoms. As a lifelong friend of the Sikh community I will continue to defend the protections of these most basic of human rights for the people of Punjab.
Sincerely,
Vic fazio
Congressional
Representative
Article extracted from this publication >> February 7, 1992
