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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 Was...

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.

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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.

U.S. Senator John McCain listens 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.

The Dalai Lama acknowledges applause 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 which he is wearing around his neck.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama stands with Annette Lantos, 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.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama stands with Annette Lantos, 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.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama stands with Annette Lantos, 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.

U.S. Senator John McCain is greeted by the Dalai Lama 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.

U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi applauds the Dalai Lama 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.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama stands with Annette Lantos, 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.

The Dalai Lama clasps hands with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi 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.

The Dalai Lama greets U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi 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.

The Dalai Lama smiles at Annette Lantos, widow of former U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos, 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.

The Dalai Lama clasps hands with Annette Lantos, widow of former U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos, 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.

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The Dalai Lama pauses on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, where he received the Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize.

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The Dalai Lama bows on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, during a ceremony where he received the first Lantos Human Rights Prize. Annette Lantos, widow of the late California Rep. Tom Lantos is at center, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif is at right.

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The Dalai Lama greets House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, during the inaugural Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize awards ceremony.

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. touches heads with the Dalai Lama, who received the first Lantos Human Rights Prize named for the late California Rep. Tom Lantos, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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The Dalai Lama gestures as speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, where he received the first Lantos Human Rights Prize named, for the late California Rep. Tom Lantos.