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You have to start with the truth. The truth is the only way that we can get anywhere. Because any decision-making that is based upon lies or ignorance can't lead to a good conclusion.

— Julian Assange

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If wars can be started with lies, they can be stopped by truth.

Capable, generous men do not create victims, they nurture them.

It is impossible to correct abuses unless we know that they’re going on.

Citizens have a right and a duty to scrutinise the state.

Pope Francis never stopped championing peace, compassion, and justice. A true ally in the fight for Julian Assange’s freedom. May he rest in peace.

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