I regret if my actions hurt anyone or harmed the United States. It was never my intent to hurt anyone. When I chose to disclose classified information, I did so out of a love for my country and a sense of duty to others.

I am really passionate about transparency and trans rights issues, so I embrace these opportunities to speak. I try to stay in touch with those who are prominent in both the trans and transparency movements, but more often than not, I am speaking out on a particular issue on my own. I certainly hope that people listen to me and think about these issues. But regardless of whether I had a public venue to speak in, I would still be passionate about them.

I think it's actually kind of sweet how there is a reciprocal effect that our stories can have on each other.

Donations to my legal defense fund really help, and I think keeping me motivated and spreading the message are also very important.

I think the embryonic digital world had the same affect on me as the openness of the old American frontier.

There is far more to transitioning in the public eye than money, public relations, and logistics.

I regret if my actions hurt anyone or harmed the United States. It was never my intent to hurt anyone. When I chose to disclose classified information, I did so out of a love for my country and a sense of duty to others.