Speech by H.H. The Dalai Lama to : Mini-Plenary session of the European Parliament (03-04 December 2008) br br Addressing the House as part of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, the Dalai Lama gave a jovial speech underpinned by moments of heartfelt sobriety. Speaking of Tibet, His Holiness questioned Chinese leadership claiming his tolerance towards the regime was becoming "thinner and thinner". However he stressed: "My faith in the Chinese people remains unshaken and I want to thank my brave Chinese brothers and sisters for their solidarity.