Barack Obama, Bill Clinton wish Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday

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Washington, DC [US], July 6 (ANI): On Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama’s birthday, heartfelt messages poured in from world leaders, politicians, lawmakers and artists in a video compiled by Tibet TV, run by the Tibetan government-in-exile, CNN reported.

The wishes included those from former US Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

Obama wished a “very happy birthday to the youngest 90-year-old I know," and thanked the Dalai Lama for his friendship, CNN reported.

“You’ve shown generations what it means to practice compassion and speak up for freedom and dignity. Not bad for someone who describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk," he added.

Former US President Bill Clinton described the Dalai Lama as “one of the world’s greatest voices for peace, for dialogue, for understanding" whose teachings have “inspired millions to follow in your footsteps," as per CNN.

He added: “In a time when we see the forces of division tearing at the fabric of our comm...

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