; (2) the Dalai Lama should be commended for his decision to transfer political authority to elected leaders in accordance with democratic principles; (3) the Central Tibetan Administration legitimately represents and reflects the aspirations of Tibetan people around the world and the Sikyong is the President of the Central Tibetan Administration; (4) as consistent with section 621(d)(3) of the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 ( 22 U.S.C. 6901 note), the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues should continue to maintain close contact with the religious, cultural, and elected leaders of the Tibetan people