Obama Says Sony ‘Made A Mistake’ By Pulling Film After North Korea Threat
President Barack Obama just said, “Yes, I do think they made a mistake,” by pulling “The Interview.”
In his year-end press conference, President Obama made news by responding to a reporter’s question about Sony pulling “The Interview” this week.
“Yes, I do think they made a mistake,” President Obama said. “I wish they had spoken to me first,” suggesting it was an important and precedent-setting free-speech issue.
“We can not have a society in which some dictator some place can start imposing censorship in the United States.â€
He also said it says a lot about North Korea for choosing to threaten Sony over a “satirical movie, starring Seth Rogan.” Reporters laughed, and he added, “I love Seth.”
Reporters offered a few tweets:
Obama: Forceful and strong at the start here. VERY good answer on Sony.
— Chris Cillizza (@TheFix) December 19, 2014
Obama gives Boston a shoutout for going on with the marathon after bombing #sony #theinterview #bostonstrong
— Rebekah Metzler (@rebekahmetzler) December 19, 2014
Obama on #sonyhack: “We will respond proportionately and we will respond in a place and manner that we choose.”
— Chris Johnson (@chrisjohnson82) December 19, 2014
President Obama is speaking about the specifics of #SonyHack: http://t.co/cRfZ4DH4GJ pic.twitter.com/HXwx77HWSp
— The Hill (@thehill) December 19, 2014
Pres Obama says US will respond to NKorea’s attack on SONY. Says response will be proportional and at a time, place and manner we choose.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 19, 2014
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