"He said freedom of speech was “an important theme in the US"

"The US likes to preach democratic standards and human rights standards around the world. And yet, because of this case, it’s allowed the Chinese to be able to say, ‘Well, what’s good for the goose is good for the gander.’ "

“There is no better ally of the United States in the region and, in that context, this is not a big ask.”

Assange’s brother, Gabriel Shipton, said the prime minister should tell Biden that “this is an issue for us back at home; we need some goodwill between friends on this”.
Yes we do.

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