Joe Biden, the Democratic Presidential Candidate, and former Vice President made a statement on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, applauding the hard work of all the Indian Americans who have helped in the country’s economic growth in this difficult time of a pandemic. He also said that they have brought a cultural dynamism in the United States which he is thankful for.

A national virtual fundraiser was organized by the Indian Americans on Tuesday, which was attended by 268 people where Biden had assured the mega-donors and all the members of this community of addressing their immigration-related issues. He said that these are the people with a bright future and he, as a president would make sure to address their concerns regarding the H1-B visa and legal immigration in the USA.

Addressing the Indian Americans, Biden said that they have helped forge an economic and cultural dynamism in this country. He further asserted that this is a continuation of the understanding who Americans are; that they are a nation of immigrants.

He acknowledged the work of all the talented Indian Americans who are entrepreneurs – running successful businesses across the globe, the innovators who lead some of the greatest influential companies and those who laid the base for the Silicon Valley.

Focusing upon the harmful actions taken by the incumbent President of the USA -Donald Trump on the H-1-B visa, Biden said that Trump promotes racial injustice and climate crisis in the country which only make things worse.

Biden assured that as president, he is going to draw on the best, not the worst, beat the pandemic and build the economy back. He also asserted that his efforts would be to help the kids get a good education and make sure healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and build an immigration system that powers our economy and reflects the American values.

The fundraiser program was opened by Seema Sadanandan, a senior policy advisor to the campaign. She invited the former Surgeon General- Dr. Vivek Murthy to initiate the program by talking a little about Biden and his relationship with him.

Murthy stated that Joe Biden is the kind of guy he would love to bring home to have dinner with his mom and dad. He appraised the former Vice President for being authentic and genuine. Murthy further added that Biden says what he thinks and that is something he likes about him.

Indian-Americans and their well-wishers among the traditional US citizens have high hopes from Joe Biden as a president. The National Finance Committee Member of the Biden campaign, Ajay Jain Bhutoria made a statement that Biden will bring about change, hope, unity, and healing to the nation.