A free press is central to a well-functioning democracy, at home and abroad. We honor all those journalists who have been killed or persecuted for doing their jobs.#pressfreedom
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“Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press, nor that be limited without danger of losing it." --Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 1786.
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@RepEliotEngel: 10 journalists in Afghanistan were killed this week—I honor their memories and all of those journalists in Afghanistan who have faced threats, intimidation, and violence for making sure the story of their country is being reported.1 reply 1 retweet 4 likesShow this thread
RM @RepEliotEngel: Burmese #military officers may face 10 years imprisonment for #atrocities against #Rohingya. Yet, #Reuters journalists covering the #atrocities could face 14 years imprisonment after entrapment by police. This is not #justice. #freewalonekyawsoeoo
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