The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.
Dalai LamaAbout author
- Author's profession: Leader, Philosopher
- Nationality: tibetan
- Born: July 6, 1935
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