That’s according to Politico, which has this report.
Excerpt:
Asked about the people he’s met who have really impressed him, the Tibetan leader-in-exile said during a sit-down with CNN’s Piers Morgan that other than Nelson Mandela — whom he considers “quite impressive” — he also admires Bush.
“I love President Bush,” the Dalai Lama said.
“Which one?” Morgan asked.
“The younger one.”

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