America should be cooling down the tensions in the internet, making it a more trusted environment, making it a more secure environment, making it a more reliable environment, because that's the foundation of our economy and our future.
Edward SnowdenThe greatest fear that I have regarding the outcome for America of these disclosures is that nothing will change.
Edward SnowdenWhen you say, โI have nothing to hide,โ youโre saying, โI donโt care about this right.โ Youโre saying, โI donโt have this right, because Iโve got to the point where I have to justify it.โ The way rights work is, the government has to justify its intrusion into your rights.
Edward SnowdenThey [the authorities] will act aggressively against anyone who has known me. That keeps me up at night.
Edward Snowden