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No change in policy regarding India, says U.S.

By Sridhar Krishnaswami

WASHINGTON, NOV.16. The White House has said there will be no change in policy with respect to India as a result of the Secretary of State, Colin Powell, quitting the Cabinet.

"The agenda is set by the President of the United States, and he's the one who sets the policy, and the Cabinet is there to help the President implement the agenda and the policy decisions that he makes," the White House Press Secretary, Scott McClellan, said on Monday.

"And we certainly have a strong relationship with India. We will continue to build upon that relationship with Prime Minister Singh as we move forward. And certainly, Secretary Powell has been instrumental in helping to address the situation between India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region and we'll continue to work on those efforts and encourage dialogue between the parties. There has been some good progress made in that respect," Mr. McClellan said.

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