Ousted State Dept. Spokesman Stands By Manning Treatment Comments
Former Assistant Secretary of State P.J. Crowley, who stepped down (presumably under pressure) after condemning the treatment of accused whistle-blower Bradley Manning, tells Al-Jazeera English he does not regret his comments.Former Assistant Secretary of State P.J. Crowley, who stepped down (presumably under pressure) after condemning the treatment of accused whistle-blower Bradley Manning, tells Al-Jazeera English he does not regret his comments.
“I thought the treatment of Bradley Manning was both inconsistent with our values and more importantly inconsistent with our long-term interests.”
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For starters, negotiating a plea deal would help shore up flagging support on the left.
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The WikiLeaks founder will get a chance to appeal extradition if assurances aren't made.
Manning is facing more than $256,000 in fines, which have been accumulating at a rate of $1,000 a day.
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The global security state, which is not bound by the rule of law, will target all who defy it.
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