NEW : Lantos , who was the only Holocaust survivor in Congress , died of cancer in February 2008 . Dalai Lama lauds Washington founding principles , decries gap between rich and poor . Pelosi calls Obama `` one of the most highly honored peacemakers of our time '' Dalai Lama is in U.S. for conference and to meet U.S. officials . He wo n't meet with President Obama , who plans to visit him this week in Asia .
NEW : Dalai Lama lauds Washington founding principles , decries gap between rich and poor . Pelosi calls Obama `` one of the most highly honored peacemakers of our time '' Dalai Lama is in U.S. for conference and to meet U.S. officials . He wo n't meet with President Obama , who plans to visit him this week in Asia .