Abusive Quote by Julian Assange
“WikiLeaks will not comply with legally abusive requests from Scientology any more than WikiLeaks has complied with similar demands from Swiss banks, Russian offshore stem-cell centers, former African kleptocrats, or the Pentagon.”
About This Quote
Source Statement: Public statement by Julian Assange, 2015
WikiLeaks refuses to honor legally dubious requests from any group, maintaining a consistent policy against coercive demands.
In simple terms: WikiLeaks says no to illegal requests.
Uphold legal integrity.
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When to use this quote
- journalistic practice
- legal compliance
- public policy
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should whistleblowers balance legal risk and public interest?
- What are the limits of refusing legal requests?
May face diplomatic pressure or legal challenges.