US House Speaker Remembers Tibet’s Struggle on National Uprising Day
[Thursday, 11 March 2010, 7:00 a.m.]
| His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, center, and deputy speaker of the Tibetan Parliament, Dolma Gyari, right, in Dharamsala, India, on 21 March 2008/Photo:The Associated Press | ||
Washington, DC: US
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, released the
following statement yesterday on the 51st Anniversary of the Tibetan
National Uprising.
“Today,
on the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising, we honor the many
brave Tibetans who have sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom and
the aspirations of the Tibetan people to live in peace.
on the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising, we honor the many
brave Tibetans who have sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom and
the aspirations of the Tibetan people to live in peace.
“51
years ago today, the people of Lhasa peacefully assembled and called
for an end to harsh Chinese rule in Tibet. The ensuing crackdown was
brutal, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama was forced into exile.
years ago today, the people of Lhasa peacefully assembled and called
for an end to harsh Chinese rule in Tibet. The ensuing crackdown was
brutal, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama was forced into exile.
“For
more than five decades, Tibetans have waited for peaceful evolution and
democratic reforms that would usher in a brighter future in China and
Tibet. The dialogue continues between Tibetan envoys and Chinese
officials, but there has not been any substantive progress. A
negotiated agreement is essential and it would ensure internal
stability in Tibet and bolster China’s reputation in the world.
more than five decades, Tibetans have waited for peaceful evolution and
democratic reforms that would usher in a brighter future in China and
Tibet. The dialogue continues between Tibetan envoys and Chinese
officials, but there has not been any substantive progress. A
negotiated agreement is essential and it would ensure internal
stability in Tibet and bolster China’s reputation in the world.
“Meanwhile,
the Chinese government has not won the hearts and minds of the Tibetan
people and attempts to drive a wedge between the Dalai Lama and the
Tibetan people have been counterproductive for the Chinese government.
Tibetans are as devoted to their beliefs as ever and the bond with
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is unbreakable.
the Chinese government has not won the hearts and minds of the Tibetan
people and attempts to drive a wedge between the Dalai Lama and the
Tibetan people have been counterproductive for the Chinese government.
Tibetans are as devoted to their beliefs as ever and the bond with
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is unbreakable.
“It is long past time for Beijing to work toward a solution that respects the human rights of all Tibetans.
“President
Obama is to be commended for his meeting with the Dalai Lama at the
White House last month. The meeting marked another chapter in the long
friendship and close ties between the United States and the people of
Tibet. We will continue to stand with His Holiness to promote,
preserve, and protect the rights of all people to live in freedom
worldwide.
Obama is to be commended for his meeting with the Dalai Lama at the
White House last month. The meeting marked another chapter in the long
friendship and close ties between the United States and the people of
Tibet. We will continue to stand with His Holiness to promote,
preserve, and protect the rights of all people to live in freedom
worldwide.
“On
the 51st anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile, we heed
his transcendent message of peace, and we remember the people of Tibet
in their ongoing struggle.”
the 51st anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile, we heed
his transcendent message of peace, and we remember the people of Tibet
in their ongoing struggle.”
