We need to think about encryption not as this sort of arcane, black art. It's a basic protection.
Edward SnowdenHong Kong has a reputation for freedom in spite of the People's Republic of China. It has a strong tradition of free speech.
Edward SnowdenWe should know at least the broad strokes of the powers that the government's claiming in our name, and using allegedly, on our behalf. And also against us as well.
Edward SnowdenOne of the reasons that I came forward and sort burned of my life to the ground, and I can't go back and see my family in the United States - I obviously lost my job, which I was quite comfortable with. I lost my home. It was because I felt there was no alternative.
Edward Snowden