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Trump spoke at an
event sponsored by the Republican Hindu Coalition to raise money
for victims of terrorism. It featured Bollywood-style performers
who danced in colorful, traditional costumes.
"If I'm elected president, the Indian and Hindu community will
have a true friend in the White House, that I can guarantee
you," said Trump, who noted that as a real estate developer he
has two "massive developments" in India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has developed a friendly
relationship with President Barack Obama, a Democrat who wants
Trump's opponent, Hillary Clinton, to win the Nov. 8 election.
"We will defeat radical Islamic terrorism when I’m president. We
will stand shoulder to shoulder with India in sharing
intelligence and keeping our people safe mutually," said Trump.
He called India a strategic ally and that "we will be best
friends" if he wins the election.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Mary Milliken)
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