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Quote by Daniel Ellsberg

“There are some things that should not be leaked without authorization.”

Quote by Daniel Ellsberg

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Daniel Ellsberg

Daniel Ellsberg, born on April 7, 1931, is an American political scientist, economist, and anti-war activist. He is known for his role in the Vietnam War, where he leaked the Pentagon Papers while serving as a senior official in the U.S. Department of Defense. more

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