"What is to be afraid of in informing the people and holding leaders accountable? Everywhere journalism and freedom of the press is challenged, we will stand with journalists and with that freedom.” - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Speaking to Radio Free Europe

China 'blasts' US hypocrisy over Assange: "If the #US truly defends freedom, why won't they allow others to tell the truth when they are making up lies? If they truly defend freedom, why has Mr. Assange been thrown in prison after being forced to shelter in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London for 7 years?"