The work of a generation is beginning here, with your hearings, and you have the full measure of my gratitude and support.
Edward SnowdenWe need to think about encryption not as this sort of arcane, black art. It's a basic protection.
Edward SnowdenThe public needs to know the kinds of things a government does in its name, or the 'consent of the governed' is meaningless... The consent of the governed is not consent if it is not informed.
Edward SnowdenImagine, if you will, you're sitting at my desk in Hawaii. You have access to the entire world, as far as you can see it. Last several days, content of internet communications. Every email that's sent. Every website that's visited by every individual. Every text message that somebody sends on their phone. Every phone call they make.
Edward Snowden