H.H. the Dalai Lama, Speech to the European Parliament

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Speech by H.H. The Dalai Lama to :
Mini-Plenary session of the European Parliament (03-04 December 2008)

Addressing the House as part of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, the Dalai Lama gave a jovial speech underpinned by moments of heartfelt sobriety.

Speaking of Tibet, His Holiness questioned Chinese leadership claiming his tolerance towards the regime was becoming "thinner and thinner". However he stressed: "My faith in the Chinese people remains unshaken and I want to thank my brave Chinese brothers and sisters for their solidarity."

His Holiness continued: "My maxim has always been to hope for the best and to prepare for the worst. We Tibetans also need to face the reality that our exile may last for a longer time. I would therefore be grateful to the European Union for assistance in our educational and cultural endeavours. I also thank the European Parliament for the consistent display of concern and support for the just and non-violent Tibetan struggle."

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