The Dalai Lama Views Elections As An Important Element Of Democracy

The Dalai Lama stated Friday that he believes elections are important as an element of democracy. (0:37)
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The Dalai Lama: Communist Party Should "Retire With Grace"

The Dalai Lama says it's better for the Chinese Communist Party to "retire with grace" due to its lack of support and solid ideology. (0:39)
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White House Told China That Obama Would Meet With Dalai Lama, Says Gibbs

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says during his briefing on Friday that White House officials told Chinese officials during President Barack Obama's visit a few months back that he would be inviting the Dalai Lama to visit Washington. (:21)
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House Republican Asks Where Human Rights Advocacy Went

U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) says human rights advocacy has taken a backseat in Congress, at the White House, and in both parties. He says the President's decision to not meet with the Dalai Lama is an example of such absence. (0:23)
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Dalai Lama: Tibetian Spirit Is Still Strong

The 14th Dalai Lama said Wednesday afternoon that despite a lack of big changes in Tibet, Tibetian spirit is still very strong. (0:28)
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Dalai Lama Thanks Signers Of China/Tibet Peace Document

The 14th Dalai Lama thanks activist Wang Lixioung and the other 300 signers of the "Twelve Suggestions for Dealing with the Tibetian Situation," which aims to reduce the current tensions between China and Tibet. (0:23)

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Sen. McCain Calls Dalai Lama An Exemplary Moral Leader

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) says exiled Tibetan Dalai Lama's rule has shown humility and kindness that is inspirational and fatherlike. (01:01)
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Dalai Lama Says American Principles Are Stronger Than U.S. Weapons

The 14th Dalai Lama says U.S. weapons are powerful but not as powerful as American principles. (0:26)
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