WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: The Dalai Lama (L) and Annette Lantos (R) are presented in front of a projection of the late U.S. Representative, Tom Lantos during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice hosted the ceremony in honor of the Dalai Lama as the first recipient of the human rights prize. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: The Dalai Lama (L) and Annette Lantos (R) are presented in front of a projection of the late U.S. Representative, Tom Lantos during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice hosted the ceremony in honor of the Dalai Lama as the first recipient of the human rights prize.

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  1. The Dalai Lama makes remarks after receiving the Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize award during a ceremony in the Capitol in Washington October 6, 2009. The Dalai Lama was the inaugural recipient of the award named after former U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos.
  2. His Holiness the Dalai Lama bows during an awards ceremony to honor the Dalai Lama with the Lantos Human Rights Prize on October 6, 2009 at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (L) and Annette Lantos (R), widow of Rep. Tom Lantos also took part in the ceremony. China warned on Tuesday that it was 'resolutely opposed' to foreign countries receiving the Dalai Lama as the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader began a US visit.

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  1. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: The Dalai Lama (L) and Annette Lantos (R) are presented in front of a projection of the late U.S. Representative, Tom Lantos during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice hosted the ceremony in honor of the Dalai Lama as the first recipient of the human rights prize.
  2. Annette Lantos, widow of the late California Rep. Tom Lantos , left, talks with the Dalai Lama on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, where he received the first Lantos Human Rights Prize, named for the late California congressman.
  3. The Dalai Lama acknowledges applause after receiving the Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize award in the Capitol in Washington October 6, 2009. The Dalai Lama is the inaugural recipient of the award which he is wearing around his neck. Applauding from left are Senator John McCain, Annette Lantos, widow of former Congressman Tom Lantos, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
  4. The Dalai Lama makes remarks after receiving the Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize during aceremony in the Capitol in Washington October 6, 2009. The Dalai Lama was the inaugural recipient of the award named after former U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos.
  5. The Dalai Lama makes remarks after receiving the Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize award during a ceremony in the Capitol in Washington October 6, 2009. The Dalai Lama was the inaugural recipient of the award named after former U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos.
  6. His Holiness the Dalai Lama looks at his new medal with US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (R) and Annette Lantos (C), widow of Rep. Tom Lantos during an awards ceremony to honor the Dalai Lama with the Lantos Human Rights Prize on October 6, 2009 at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC. China warned on Tuesday that it was 'resolutely opposed' to foreign countries receiving the Dalai Lama as the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader began a US visit.
  7. The Dalai Lama listens to remarks during the Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize award ceremony in the Capitol in Washington October 6, 2009. The Dalai Lama was the inaugural recipient of the award. Also seated from left are Senator John McCain, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Annette Lantos, widow of former Congressman Tom Lantos.
  8. His Holiness the Dalai Lama bows during an awards ceremony to honor the Dalai Lama with the Lantos Human Rights Prize on October 6, 2009 at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (L) and Annette Lantos (R), widow of Rep. Tom Lantos also took part in the ceremony. China warned on Tuesday that it was 'resolutely opposed' to foreign countries receiving the Dalai Lama as the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader began a US visit.
  9. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: William H. Taft (L) is presented with a 2009 Light of Truth Award by The Dalai Lama during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  10. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama reads the program during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  11. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama speaks during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  12. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama (2nd L) meets with Sen. John Kerry (2nd R) (D-MA), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, during a meeting at the U.S. Capitol October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Dalai Lama has been in Washington meeting with members of the U.S. government for the past two days. Also pictured are Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R).
  13. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama arrives for a meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the U.S. Capitol October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Dalai Lama has been in Washington meeting with members of the U.S. government for the past two days.
  14. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama arrives for a meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the U.S. Capitol October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Dalai Lama has been in Washington meeting with members of the U.S. government for the past two days.
  15. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama presents actor Richard Gere with a customary Tibetan white scarf during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  16. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama speaks during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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