<span style="color: #222222;">United States today said India has set an example for South Asia and the world by supporting democracy, diversity and the rule of law. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In his message on behalf of the US government on the occasion of India's 72nd Independence Day, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said India is taking its rightful place as a leading global power and continuing America's shared efforts to sustain the rules-based order. </span><br />'' <br />