Will Condi Rice swing the nuclear deal?

Going out to bat for the India-United States nuclear deal, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reiterated that it will strengthen international security and non-proliferation, besides advancing America's business opportunities. Nor will it fuel an arms race in the Indian subcontinent, she said.

• No fear of arms race: Rice

Presenting her case before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, she said America's past non-proliferation policies did not achieve their goal as they resulted in a more isolated India.

• ef="http://in.rediff.com/news/2006/apr/05ndeal7.htm" target=New>Text of Rice's opening remarks to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee