Lodi Gyari Quotations

There is a fundamental difference even in the approach in addressing the issue.

We are gathered here tonight not out of any bitterness. We believe this visit is important. Unless there is dialogue between the U.S. and China, the U.S. cannot help us.

In fact, when his Holiness comes here, I can tell you his message will be not one of talking about splitting China, nor about criticizing China. In fact, he will be here with the simple message, saying he wants to reach out to the Chinese. He wants to be someone who can help stabilize China.