Let's say that, personally, I loved Hillary Clinton. Would WikiLeaks still publish this material? Of course it would. Otherwise, we would be censoring it. That's our mandate. It's actually interesting to think about what media organizations wouldn't publish such material if it was given to them.
Julian AssangeDonโt damage computer systems you break into (including crashing them); donโt change the information in those systems (except for altering logs to cover your tracks); and share information.
Julian AssangeCensorship is always cause for celebration. It is always an opportunity because it reveals fear of reform. It means that the power position is so weak that you have got to care what people think.
Julian AssangeHere then is the truth about the Truth; the Truth is not bridge, sturdy to every step, a marvel of bound planks and supports from the known into the unknown, but a surging sea of smashed wood, flotsam and drowning sailors.
Julian AssangeThose who are repeatedly passive in the face of injustice soon find their character corroded.
Julian AssangeWe have to be careful about applying criminal labels to people until we're very sure.
Julian AssangeAs we have seen, WikiLeaks is a robust organization. During my time in solitary confinement in the basement of a Victorian prison, we continue to release, our media partners continued to write stories. The important revelations from this material continue to come out. We have approximately 2,000 cables into 250,000.
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