... not have set out to be a leader, but because of the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent, he has become one of the greatest leaders in history. Dalai Lama means "Ocean of Wisdom" in Tibetan. Becoming a spiritual and political leader at the young age of 15, the Dalai Lama had to assume many responsibilities and make important ... decisions. When the Chinese military took over Tibet in 1959, the Dalai Lama was forced into exile in India. However, during his years in exile he has made crucial negotiations with the United Nations ... ...

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... for the Iraqis. In America, we believe a job should go to the person most qualified for the position. I liken it to the episode of South Park when the owner of a Chinese restaurant is endowed with the task of building a great wall around the city. He created an elaborate, structurally sound wall that stretched for miles around the small Colorado town. In ... . International trade will skyrocket, and other nations will give the United States the respect we deserve. The republican democracy of this country has become the most successful political experiment in history, and it is time to on...

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