Hero Quote by Daniel Ellsberg
“There should be at least one leak like the Pentagon Papers every year.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pentagon Papers, 1971
A free press must expose government wrongdoing regularly to maintain accountability.
In simple terms: Regular leaks keep power honest.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparency and investigative journalism.
Themes
accountability
freedom of press
government oversight
whistleblowing
democracy
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
ethical
political
historical
When to use this quote
- activists
- journalists
- policy makers
- citizens
- legal scholars
Key Concepts
journalism
political science
ethics
law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance secrecy with transparency?
- What safeguards protect whistleblowers?
A Different Perspective
Leaks can endanger national security or be misused for political gain.
