Senator Mitch McConnell: Julian Assange is ‘high-tech terrorist’
Speaking on Meet the Press, Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell said Wikileaks founder Julian Assange should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, terming him a “high-tech terrorist.” UGG Boots Classic Mini The Republican U.S. Senator said Mr. Assange, who continues to be pursued by international police organizations, should be held accountable for a trove of documents released through his website, Wikileaks. Earlier this week, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates noted that he considers the latest batch of released documents to be ”significantly overwrought.”UGG Boots Classic Cardy He added that, ”The fact is, governments deal with the United States because it’s in their interest, not because they like us, not because they trust us, and not because they believe we can keep secrets.” Mr. McConnell’s terming of Mr. Assange as a “terrorist” comes just days after a number of U.S. Senators said they plan to present a bill aimed at preventing similar releases. Massachusetts U.S. Senator Scott Brown, amongst others, said he plan to support the bill, which would strengthen laws against leaking classified documents. The U.S. Department of Justice continues to consider possible avenues for prosecuting Mr. Assange, who many believe remains in hiding in the U.K. Lebron James 4.5