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Dalai Lama receives award on Capitol Hill

The Dalai Lama was not invited to the White House this week, but he got a big reception on Capitol Hill today. Full Article at Southern California Public Radio

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  1. We're concerned about the people in Tibet, and we're concerned about the Chinese
    Robert Gibbs – Robert Gibbs SOURCE: Sydney Morning Herald 2 months ago
  2. It is our hope that the Chinese government will welcome this opportunity for a peaceful resolution to the issue of Tibet
    Nancy Pelosi – Nancy Pelosi SOURCE: Sydney Morning Herald 2 months ago
  3. In discussions with the Dalai Lama and his staff, we simply agreed that a meeting would be had later in the year
    Robert Gibbs – Robert Gibbs SOURCE: Sydney Morning Herald 2 months ago
  4. US presidents, members of Congress and the American people continue to be inspired by His Holiness' message of peace, non-violence, human rights and mutual understanding
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