The Dalai Lama (L) and House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (C) bow to each other as actor Richard Gere looks on during the Light of Truth Award ceremony in Washington October 7, 2009. The award honors people and organizations who have made significant contributions to the public understanding of Tibet and the fight for human rights, according to the official website of the International Campaign for Tibet. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

The Dalai Lama (L) and House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (C) bow to each other as actor Richard Gere looks on during the Light of Truth Award ceremony in Washington October 7, 2009. The award honors people and organizations who have made significant contributions to the public understanding of Tibet and the fight for human rights, according to the official website of the International Campaign for Tibet.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi arrives to give a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on November 17, 2009 for the launch of ScienceWorksforUS, an initiative to highlight the scientific research and related activities that have been made possible through the 2009 economic stimulus package.
  8. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi arrives to give a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on November 17, 2009 for the launch of ScienceWorksforUS, an initiative to highlight the scientific research and related activities that have been made possible through the 2009 economic stimulus package.
  9. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi gives a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington,DC on November 17, 2009 for the launch of ScienceWorksForUS, an initiative to highlight the scientific research and related activities that have been made possible through the 2009 economic stimulus package.
  10. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi gives a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington,DC on November 17, 2009 for the launch of ScienceWorksForUS, an initiative to highlight the scientific research and related activities that have been made possible through the 2009 economic stimulus package.
  11. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi gives a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington,DC on November 17, 2009 for the launch of ScienceWorksForUS, an initiative to highlight the scientific research and related activities that have been made possible through the 2009 economic stimulus package.
  12. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi gives a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington,DC on November 17, 2009 for the launch of ScienceWorksForUS, an initiative to highlight the scientific research and related activities that have been made possible through the 2009 economic stimulus package.
  13. ROME - NOVEMBER 18: Tibetan Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (R) attends a meeting with the President of the Italian Chamber of Deputy, Gianfranco Fini (L), for the 5th World Parliamentarians Convention for Tibet, at the Chamber of Deputy on November 18, 2009 in Rome, Italy. This is the second visit to Rome for the Dalai Lama, after he received the honorary citizenship of the city, in February 2009.
  14. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: Actor Richard Gere 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.
  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: Actor Richard Gere (L) gives Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) a kiss 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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