He truly is a treasure, and I, like my other colleagues, have met him and have been so deeply impressed by his goodness and his holiness.
Chris Smith: “He truly is a treasure, and I, like my other colleagues, have met him and have been so deeply impressed by his goodness…”
On the recordJune 22, 2022
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Smith praises the Dalai Lama's character and significance during the hearing.
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