WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on President Barack Obama (all times EST):
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President Barack Obama is defending his decision to commute convicted leaker Chelsea Manning’s prison sentence, telling reporters that “justice has been served” in her case.
Obama says in his final news conference as president that Manning has already served a “tough prison sentence” and it will not make people think that they won’t face punishment if they disclose vital classified information.
Republicans have assailed the decision, saying it sets a dangerous precedent for national security.