He does indeed. Before GWB became President, U.S. relations with India had been strained for years. Not only has GWB repaired the relationship, but he's signed some very important agreements with India. This is so important, not only to counterbalance Pakistan should the crazies topple Mushaarf and get their hands on the nukes, but to counterbalance China.
For a while there, I was thinking we should (well, it’s still a good idea instead of the UN) start a “Countries of Liberty” group, after listening to PM Singh.