Gates: Assange’s Arrest Is ‘Good News’
One would imagine that certain figures in the U.S. military and government, such as Defense Secretary Robert Gates here, might not be heartbroken over the news of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's arrest -- and one would be right.One would imagine that certain figures in the U.S. military and government, such as Defense Secretary Robert Gates here, might not be heartbroken over the news of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s arrest — and one would be right. Gates made his sentiments clear in an interview with The Associated Press in Afghanistan on Tuesday. –KA
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