07/11/2008
His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulates Barack Obama
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 (The Tibet Post International 6 November 2008) His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulated United States President-elect Barack Obama on his election win in a message sent Wednesday November 5, 2008.Obama defeated opposing candidate Senator John McCain to become the first African-American elected President of the United States in the election held on Tuesday November 4, 2008. In his message, His Holiness wrote, “I am encouraged that the American people have chosen a President who reflects America's diversity and her fundamental ideal that any person can rise up to the highest office in the land. This is a proud moment for America and one that will be celebrated by many peoples around the world.” As a United States Senator and Presidential candidate, Obama has repeatedly voiced his support for the Dalai Lama and the struggle of the Tibetan people for greater human rights in Tibet. In a statement following the uprisings in March of this year Obama said, “If Tibetans are to live in harmony with the rest of China's people, their religion and culture must be respected and protected. Tibet should enjoy genuine and meaningful autonomy.” The President-elect and His Holiness last met at a US Senate Foreign Relations Committee event in 2005. During the Dalai Lama’s July 2008 visit to the United States they corresponded through telephone and post but were unable to meet face-to-face due to Obama’s tight campaign schedule. The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile also sent their congratulations to the new President-elect. In their congratulatory message, Speaker Karma Chopel wrote, “During the course of the electioneering, we have noted with satisfaction your interest in the Tibetan issue and your growing support for the Tibetan cause. Your distinguished predecessors, irrespective of their party affiliations, have supported the Tibetan issue strongly and have had a close and friendly relationship with our leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama. We hope that you will not only maintain the tradition but give an added thrust in view of the strong resentment shown openly by our people living under the Chinese rule in Tibet,” Full text of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s message to President-elect Barack Obama: November 5, 2008 H.E. Barack Obama President-elect of the United States of America Washington, DC U.S.A. Dear President-elect Obama, Congratulations on your election as the President of the United States of America. I am encouraged that the American people have chosen a President who reflects America's diversity and her fundamental ideal that any person can rise up to the highest office in the land. This is a proud moment for America and one that will be celebrated by many peoples around the world. The American Presidential elections are always a great source of encouragement to people throughout the world who believe in democracy, freedom and equality of opportunities. May I also commend the determination and moral courage that you have demonstrated throughout the long campaign, as well as the kind heart and steady hand that you often showed when challenged. I recall our own telephone conversation this spring and these same essential qualities came through in your concern for the situation in Tibet. As the President of the United States, you will certainly have great and difficult tasks before you, but also many opportunities to create change in the lives of those millions who continue to struggle for basic human needs. You must also remember and work for these people, wherever they may be. With my prayers and good wishes, Yours sincerely, THE DALAI LAMA |
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More probably Chine would not like this meeting and therefore a natural distance can be more increase due to this meeting.
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Namaste ya'll
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I'm proud for the people that participate on the election and vote for the deserving one. I don’t know whether my predictions about payday loans will turn out to be accurate, but if I’m wrong, at least I’ll be in good company. I found an article that looks back on some predictions for 2008. Authors, businessmen and even the president were way off in predictions they made for the year that is coming to a close. That just goes to show that no one can tell the future. Based on predictions about oil prices, “the market” and Barack Obama, it seems 2008 was full of surprises. To read about predictions gone wrong and some thoughts on payday loans, check out this article.
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Yes, Mr. Obama deserves his position. He has the qualities, especially the patience for the long run campaign. Also, he has the sympathy of the people. There's no wonder for him to won. With payday loan reform going on in New Hampshire, it seems the nation’s finances are on everyone’s mind. Barack Obama gave his economic address today, and Republican leaders had a few things to say about their ideas regarding the plan. Luckily, everyone agrees that we need a stimulus package, and fast. Too many Americans need a payday loan nowadays just to make ends meet. Not surprisingly, though, House Minority Leader John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed that the plan, as proposed, was too expensive. Boehner called for balance, and McConnell suggested that money given to states should be loans instead of grants.
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His inauguration is the beginning of new administration he wanted to establish for a change that was proposed on his speech. People are looking forward for a prosperous year of the President governance. The President-elect unveiled his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. Republicans generally agreed with the plan, except for some reservations about handouts to increase state revenue. But Democratic leaders came out strongly against tax cuts outlined in the plan, which would decrease withholdings from Americans’ paychecks and offer tax incentives to businesses that hired new workers. While the small amount of extra cash could help some Americans avoid needing a payday loan, Democrats argue that the tax cuts will not encourage spending. The Bush administration’s stimulus check plans last year made little difference, and many argue that the tax cuts resemble that initiative. Other senators said that energy needs more representation in the plan.
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As the President of the United States, you will certainly have great and difficult tasks before you, but also many opportunities to create change in the lives of those millions who continue to struggle for basic human needs. You must also remember and work for these people, wherever they may be.
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As a United States Senator and Presidential candidate, Obama has repeatedly voiced his support for the Dalai Lama and the struggle of the Tibetan people for greater human rights in Tibet. In a statement following the uprisings in March of this year Obama said, “If Tibetans are to live in harmony with the rest of China's people, their religion and culture must be respected and protected. Tibet should enjoy genuine and meaningful autonomy.”
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Respect to Dalai Lama that he payed his expensive time to congratulate Obama with his win.
It could be good sign for America I hope.
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Thus, the win will help the world safer place to live?
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Too many Americans need a payday loan nowadays just to make ends meet. Not surprisingly, though, House Minority Leader John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed that the plan, as proposed, was too expensive. Boehner called for balance, and McConnell suggested that money given to states should be loans instead of grants.
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