CHICAGO, Dec. 09, 2006 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney today commented on the U.S. Congress passing the US-India Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement legislation (HR 5682).
McNerney said, "The Boeing Company is pleased that the Congress has now passed the final version of the US-India Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement. Boeing has worked with other members of the US business community to support passage of this bill. The overwhelming bipartisan votes in favor of this agreement are evidence of the strong support for a closer partnership with India.
"The Boeing Company has a long history with the Indian aerospace community and we look forward to a deeper relationship with this important international partner as we move ahead."
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