>SNIP
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>>I never said that at all. If he published national secrets or put people in danger I would be right there with you throwing the book at him. I think you know as well as I do, though, that documents are classified for many reasons. My guess is it is done far more often to avoid embarrassment than to safeguard national security.
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>Where did the book land exactly? Did it hit him yet? :o)
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>http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503543_162-20011886-503543.html
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>Don't forget his own statement:
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>Any U.S. and allied casualties that result from the publication of classified Afghan war documents would be an acceptable risk,

About 500,000 Iraqi children dying during the years of sanctions: "I think it was worth it". Madeleine Albright.