Truth is coming, and it cannot be stopped.

The work of a generation is beginning here, with your hearings, and you have the full measure of my gratitude and support.

The NSA was actually concerned back in the time of the crypto-wars with improving American security. Nowadays, we see that their priority is weakening our security, just so they have a better chance of keeping an eye on us.

The NSA routinely lies in response to congressional inquiries about the scope of surveillance in America.

When we think in the context of the last decade's infringements upon personal liberty and the last year's revelations, it's not about surveillance. It's about liberty.

I'm still working for the government.

It's really hard to take that step-not only do I believe in something, I believe in it enough that I'm willing to set my own life on fire and burn it to the ground.