Microsoft is in a court battle with the Department of Justice. The DOJ is saying, "We want information from your data center in Ireland. It's not about a US citizen, but we want it." Microsoft said, "OK, fine. Go to a judge in Ireland. Ask them for a warrant. We have a mutual legal-assistance treaty. They'll do it. Give that to us, and we'll provide the information to you in accordance with Irish laws."

I don't want to live in a world where there's no privacy, and therefore no room for intellectual exploration and creativity.

I've got more than enough for my needs [for social life in Moscow], let's put it that way.

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

It also comes down to parenting. It is important to know what your beliefs are, and that you have to stand up for them or you don't really believe in them. You know, my father and mother - in fact, every member of my immediate family - have worked for the federal government. Sometimes misunderstood is that I didn't stand up to overthrow the system.

We have the right of revolution. Revolution does not always have to be weapons and warfare; it's also about revolutionary ideas.

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.