There have been times throughout American history where what is right is not the same as what is legal. Sometimes to do the right thing you have to break the law.
Edward SnowdenWhen governments go too far to punish people for actions that are dissent rather than a real threat to the nation, they risk delegitimizing not just their systems of justice, but the legitimacy of the government itself. Because when they bring political charges against people for acts that were clearly at least intended to work in the public interest, they deny them the opportunity to mount a public-interest defense.
Edward SnowdenWe've learned that we've allowed technological capabilities to dictate policies and practices, rather than ensuring that our laws and values guide our technological capabilities.
Edward SnowdenMy sole motive is to inform the public as to that which is done in their name and that which is done against them.
Edward Snowden