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For the last eight years, the UK has refused to either confirm or deny that they have received an extradition request from the US. At the same time, they have refused to provide assurances that Julian Assange will not be extradited to the US if such a request were to be received, and maintained an ever-present vigil of the Embassy, notwithstanding a UN directive to take steps to ensure Julian's immediate liberty, their silence speaks volumes, particularly in light of recent statements from Melinda Taylor officials that Julian's arrest and extradition are a priority. – Melinda Taylor	Found on CNN 5 years ago
They held a vigil for the ‘death of America’. – Kathryn Hinderaker	Found on FOX News 7 years ago
We stood vigil outside of the house for about five hours, iCE was trying to persuade Daniela to come out of the house. Of course, she refused. They went and got a search warrant. ... Then they decided to break into the house and confront her. – Bill Chandler	Found on CNN 7 years ago
This candlelight vigil and procession is to shed light on the issue of sexual violence in Sierra Leone, remember Hannah and all unnamed victims of sexual violence. – Nicky Spencer-Coker	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
We continue to request privacy in this matter, we thank everyone that supported the vigil for Bobbi Kristina. God is hearing our prayers. – Bobby Brown	Found on FOX News 9 years ago
Is a vigil a protest? Is a rally? – Al Sharpton	Found on Reuters 9 years ago
Chance does not speak essentially through words nor can it be seen in their convolution. It is the eruption of language, its sudden appearance. It's not a night twinkle with stars, an illuminated sleep, nor a drowsy vigil. It is the very edge of consciousness. – Michel Foucault	added by anonymous 9 years ago

For the last eight years, the UK has refused to either confirm or deny that they have received an extradition request from the US. At the same time, they have refused to provide assurances that Julian Assange will not be extradited to the US if such a request were to be received, and maintained an ever-present vigil of the Embassy, notwithstanding a UN directive to take steps to ensure Julian's immediate liberty, their silence speaks volumes, particularly in light of recent statements from Melinda Taylor officials that Julian's arrest and extradition are a priority.

– Melinda Taylor

Found on CNN
5 years ago

They held a vigil for the ‘death of America’.

– Kathryn Hinderaker

Found on FOX News
7 years ago

We stood vigil outside of the house for about five hours, iCE was trying to persuade Daniela to come out of the house. Of course, she refused. They went and got a search warrant. ... Then they decided to break into the house and confront her.

– Bill Chandler

Found on CNN
7 years ago

This candlelight vigil and procession is to shed light on the issue of sexual violence in Sierra Leone, remember Hannah and all unnamed victims of sexual violence.

– Nicky Spencer-Coker

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

We continue to request privacy in this matter, we thank everyone that supported the vigil for Bobbi Kristina. God is hearing our prayers.

– Bobby Brown

Found on FOX News
9 years ago

Is a vigil a protest? Is a rally?

– Al Sharpton

Found on Reuters
9 years ago

Chance does not speak essentially through words nor can it be seen in their convolution. It is the eruption of language, its sudden appearance. It's not a night twinkle with stars, an illuminated sleep, nor a drowsy vigil. It is the very edge of consciousness.

– Michel Foucault

added by anonymous
9 years ago

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