[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1237]
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 INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE DALAI LAMA TO THE DISTRICT 
                              OF COLUMBIA

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 6, 2011

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today I introduce a resolution welcoming the 
Fourteenth Dalai Lama to Washington, DC, July 6-16, 2011, and 
recognizing his extraordinary example and commitment to world peace, 
non-violence, human rights, religious freedom and democracy.
  The Dalai Lama welcomed me and other members of a congressional 
delegation, led by then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi, into his home in 2008. It 
is, therefore, a special pleasure to welcome him to my congressional 
district and the Nation's Capital. Tibetan children, monks, and exiles 
lined the streets to greet our delegation in 2008, and I know that my 
colleagues would want to join me in returning that welcoming 
officially.
  Although the Dalai Lama has visited the Nation's Capital many times, 
this year, he will preside over the fifth Kalachakra teaching in the 
United States, the first in the Nation's Capital, which will be held at 
the Verizon Center. The Kalachakra seeks to enhance the Dalai Lama's 
non-violent teachings, as well as to reduce conflict and promote peace, 
both individually and globally.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in welcoming this recipient of both 
the Nobel Peace Prize and the Congressional Gold Medal, and in wishing 
him a happy 76th birthday today.

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