Basements Quote by Julian Assange
“As 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.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2012 public statement, WikiLeaks, 2012
The quote emphasizes WikiLeaks’ resilience and ongoing impact despite personal hardship, highlighting the volume of leaked communications and their continued relevance.
In simple terms: WikiLeaks stays strong and keeps publishing important information despite challenges.
Key Takeaway
Continue supporting transparency and investigative journalism.
Themes
transparency
resilience
media
political accountability
whistleblowing
Mood
determined
defiant
hopeful
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- journalistic research
- activist campaigns
- legal defense
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
information dissemination
government secrecy
public awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal sacrifice affect the credibility of a source?
- What mechanisms ensure the reliability of leaked material?
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