“The publication of these photos would not add any additional benefit to our understanding of what was carried out in the past by a small number of individuals. In fact, the most direct consequence of releasing them, I believe, would be to further inflame anti-American opinion and to put our troops in greater danger.”
Barack Obama grijpt terug op argumenten die Richard Nixon gebruikte om foto’s van gruwelen in Vietnam onder de pet te houden (lees vooral het hele artikel achter de link).