What I wanted to do was give society the information it needed to decide if it wanted to change the system. Edward Snowden More Quotes by Edward Snowden More Quotes From Edward Snowden Sometimes that irrational commitment to principle is what society needs to survive. Whenever you talk about radicalism, whenever you talk about activism, whenever you talk about progressive activity, that sort of moves the measure of liberty in human society forward, makes us all enjoy a better standard of liberty, it typically starts out criminal. It typically starts out a little bit shaky, and rather radical. And that's irrational to put yourself up to do that. Edward Snowden libertycommitmentmoving The 'music' is not an open court and a fair trial. Edward Snowden courttrialsmemorable Under observation, we act less free, which means we effectively are less free. Edward Snowden observationnsamean There is a policy response that needs to occur. There is also a technical response that needs to occur. It is the development community that can really craft the solutions and make sure we are safe. Edward Snowden communitydevelopmentneeds There have been so many individuals who have really put a lot on the line. That they've sacrificed so much to try to protect the principle of source protection in the journalism world. And I think Julian Assange, and WikiLeaks, and Sarah Harrison have really been extraordinary in standing up for that. Edward Snowden tryingworldthinking If you seek to help, join the open source community and fight to keep the spirit of the press alive and the internet free. I have been to the darkest corners of government, and what they fear is light. Edward Snowden governmentfightinglight The greatest fear that I have regarding the outcome for America of these disclosures is that nothing will change. Edward Snowden nsagreatest-fearamerica As a general rule, so long as you have any choice at all, you should never route through or peer with the UK under any circumstances. Their fibers are radioactive, and even the Queen's selfies to the pool boy get logged. Edward Snowden queensboyslong Radicals are not going to disappear. They're going to go underground. They're going to be hardened. And they're not going to be exposed to contrary ideas made by educated people who can make real, convincing, and persuasive arguments to deradicalise these people. Edward Snowden realpeopleideas I'm just another guy who sits there day to day in the office, watching what's happening, and goes, 'This is something that's not our place to decide.' The public needs to decide whether these programs or policies are right or wrong. Edward Snowden guyofficeneeds There is a technical solution to every political problem... Edward Snowden solutionspoliticalproblem The majority of people in developed countries spend at least some time interacting with the Internet, and Governments are abusing that necessity in secret to extend their powers beyond what is necessary and appropriate. Edward Snowden governmentcountrypeople We have seen enough criminality on the part of government. It is hypocritical to make this allegation against me. They have narrowed the public sphere of influence. Edward Snowden sphere-of-influencespheresgovernment Technology provides us means outside of governments to begin enforcing our rights, enforcing protection of civil liberties, regardless of law, through the implementation of systems and standards. Edward Snowden technologyrightsmean I have had no contact with the Chinese government ... I only work with journalists. Edward Snowden contactchinesegovernment Our founders did not write that 'We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all US Persons are created equal.' Edward Snowden equalselfwriting The work of a generation is beginning here, with your hearings, and you have the full measure of my gratitude and support. Edward Snowden gratitudegenerationssupport The NSA and Israel wrote Stuxnet together. Edward Snowden nsaisraeltogether The sad truth is that societies that demand whistleblowers be martyrs often find themselves without either, and always when it matters the most. Edward Snowden whistleblowersdemandmatter Citizens with a conscience are not going to ignore wrong-doing simply because they'll be destroyed for it: the conscience forbids it. Edward Snowden nsadestroyedcitizens
