I can only ask of those who care about me and the issues in my case to support me and spread the word about what is going on.

I think it's actually kind of sweet how there is a reciprocal effect that our stories can have on each other.

I regret if my actions hurt anyone or harmed the United States. It was never my intent to hurt anyone. When I chose to disclose classified information, I did so out of a love for my country and a sense of duty to others.

I wanted the American public to know that not everyone in Iraq and Afghanistan were targets that needed to be neutralized, but rather people who were struggling to live in the pressure cooker environment of what we call asymmetric warfare.

If an organization produces a document, it should be made public as soon as possible.

I am Chelsea Manning. I am a female. Given the way that I feel, and have felt since childhood, I want to begin hormone therapy as soon as possible.

I don't think that I'm embracing any kind of leadership for transparency or trans advocacy.