The Dalai Lama Advocates American Liberty

The Dalai Lama, snubbed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Obama, nonetheless congratulated him. The Tibetan monk, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 despite Communist Chinese protests, told Obama that "the founding fathers of the United States have made this country the greatest democracy and a champion of freedom and liberty. . . . It is, therefore, important for today's American leaders to adopt principled leadership based on these high ideals. . . . Such an approach will not only enhance the reputation of the United States, but also contribute tremendously to reducing tension in the world."