We have these traditional political parties that are less and less responsive to the needs of ordinary people, so people are in search of their own values.

There's no saving me.

I must say I'm surprised by how skeptical of the [Barack] Obama administration The Nation has been.

You're not patriotic just because you back whoever's in power today or their policies. You're patriotic when you work to improve the lives of the people of your country, your community and your family. Sometimes that means making hard choices, choices that go against your personal interest.

If I am traitor, who did I betray? I gave all my information to the American public, to American journalists who are reporting on American issues. If they see that as treason, I think people really need to consider who they think they're working for. The public is supposed to be their boss, not their enemy.

The rule of law doesn't mean the police are in charge, but that we all answer to the same laws.

You are not even aware of what is possible. The extent of their capabilities is horrifying. We can plant bugs in machines. Once you go on the network, I can identify your machine. You will never be safe whatever protections you put in place.