11/12/2013
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"It is part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that people have access to information."
"You cannot have a democracy without the free press. It is essential. It is not a luxury. It is vital not just for democracy, but also for human rights."
"It is called reciprocity. It is the basis of diplomacy, and we should focus on that."
"His wrongful detention is not only outrageous and unacceptable, it is an affront to the ideals of freedom and freedom of the press."