The only thing I fear is the harmful effects on my family, who I won't be able to help any more. That's what keeps me up at night.
Edward SnowdenEver since I've been here [in Russia], my life has been consumed with work that's actually fulfilling and satisfying.
Edward SnowdenI don't think it is the most important thing. I think it is the fact that the director of national intelligence gave a false statement to Congress under oath, which is a felony. If we allow our officials to knowingly break the law publicly and face no consequences, we're instituting a culture of immunity, and this is what I think historically will actually be considered the biggest disappointment of the [Barack] Obama administration.
Edward Snowden