Nancy Pelosi says the Dalai Lama (rear in photo) is the voice of understanding. The Dalai Lama made remarks on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, July 7, 2011, as he is warmly welcomed by House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). The Dalai Lama met with several U.S. lawmakers in his first visit to the United States since he retired as the political leader of the Tibetan government in exile.  (Photo by Jeff Malet)