Author: Edward Snowden

Quotes

No system of mass surveillance has existed in any society that we know of to this point that has not been abused.

No system of mass surveillance has existed in any society that we know of to this point that has not been abused.

- Edward Snowden

There can be no faith in government if our highest offices are excused from scrutiny - they should be setting the example of transparency.

There can be no faith in government if our highest offices are excused from scrutiny - they should be setting the example of transparency.

- Edward Snowden

The NSA has the greatest surveillance capabilities in American history... The real problem is that they're using these capabilities to make us vulnerable.

The NSA has the greatest surveillance capabilities in American history... The real problem is that they're using these capabilities to make us vulnerable.

- Edward Snowden

I think the most important idea is to remember that there have been times throughout American history where what is right is not the same as what is legal.

I think the most important idea is to remember that there have been times throughout American history where what is right is not the same as what is legal.

- Edward Snowden

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