Posted on October 19, 2007 by BC Capps
http://www.dalailama.com/news.171.htm
President Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, Speaker Pelosi, Senator Bryd, my fellow Laureate Elie Wiesel, Honorable Members of Congress, Brothers and Sisters.
It is a great honor for me to receive the Congressional Gold Medal. This recognition will bring tremendous joy and encouragement to the Tibetan people, for whom I have a special responsibility. [...]
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Posted on October 15, 2007 by BC Capps
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN1537624920071015
Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:16pm EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China pulled out of a meeting this week at which world powers were to discuss further action against Iran in protest against the U.S. Congress’ plan to honor the Dalai Lama, the State Department said on Monday.
The meeting in Berlin on Wednesday on the showdown with [...]
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