Civilization Quote by Julian Assange
“We released 400,000 classified documents, the most extraordinary history of a war to ever have been released in our civilization. Those documents cover 109,000 deaths. That is serious matter.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press Conference, WikiLeaks, 2010
Releasing massive classified data reveals the true human cost of war, demanding accountability and public awareness.
In simple terms: War documents show many deaths, urging serious reflection.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparency and accountability.
Themes
war
documents
death
accountability
transparency
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- human rights advocacy
- historical research
- media reporting
Key Concepts
human cost
government secrecy
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do we have when handling sensitive information?
- How can societies ensure both security and transparency?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security with public right to know is complex.
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