Chelsea Manning

I believe in the power of individuals to make a difference.

My actions were an act of civil disobedience.

I'm not a villain. I'm a human being who made a choice.

The government's pursuit of me is an attempt to silence dissent.

I'm fighting for a better world.

Secrecy breeds corruption and abuse of power.

I believe in the power of the internet to democratize information.

I'm not going to be intimidated.

The government's actions are a violation of fundamental human rights.

I'm an advocate for transparency and accountability.

My conscience compelled me to act.

I'm not a criminal. I'm a whistleblower.

I mean, I'm already in a cage, I might as well try to be myself.

I'm not going to be a martyr. I'm going to be me.

I don't regret anything. I'd do it all again, if I had to.

I'm just trying to live my life. And that's hard to do when you're constantly under scrutiny.

I'm a human being. I make mistakes. I learn from them. And I move on.

I'm not a hero. I'm not a villain. I'm just me.

I'm not trying to be famous. I'm just trying to be free.

I'm not going to be silenced. I'm going to keep speaking out.