State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley told reporters that certain governments have been told that if they take what Crowley called "adverse actions" against sources cited in the cables it would harm relations with the United States. Crowley didn't say which governments have been warned, or describe any specific instance of retaliation." See article. 

This is a decision from the government that is both good and bad. It's good because it's encouraging other countries to not punish anyone; however, would the US really allow relations to go bad if they do? I feel like its an empty threat.

What do think? Empty threat or real?