Edward Snowden

I'm not a traitor. I'm a patriot. I'm a citizen.

The only way to ensure that our rights are protected is to ensure that the public is aware of how they're being violated.

The greatest fear that I have is that nothing will change.

I am not looking to hide. I am not looking to be a hero. I am looking to inspire people to stand up for their rights.

The public needs to decide whether these programs are right or wrong.

When you're talking about things that are secret, the only way to get them out is to break the law.

I'm not a fan of privacy. I'm a fan of liberty.

I've been a government employee for a long time. I've seen a lot of things. And I've come to the conclusion that the government is not always right.

I believe that the public has a right to know what its government is doing.

I'm not a hero. I'm just a guy who saw something wrong and decided to do something about it.

The government has become too powerful, and it's time for the people to take back control.

I'm not trying to overthrow the government. I'm trying to save it.

The government has lost its way, and it's up to us to guide it back.

I'm not a whistleblower. I'm a truth-teller.

The government is not a monolith. It's made up of people, and people make mistakes.

I believe that every person has a right to privacy, and that the government should not be able to violate that right without due process.

The government has become too secretive, and it's time for more transparency.

I'm not trying to bring down the government. I'm trying to make it better.

The government has a responsibility to its people, and that responsibility includes protecting their rights.

I'm not a criminal. I'm a concerned citizen.