"The government has created a surveillance state that is more intrusive than anything George Orwell imagined."

"The only way to make sure that the government doesn't abuse its power is to make sure that the public knows what it's doing."

"I'm willing to sacrifice all of that because I can't in good conscience allow the U.S. government to destroy privacy, internet freedom and basic liberties for people around the world with this massive…"

"I am not a traitor, and I am not a hero. I am an American."

"I am not looking for a free pass. I am not looking for a pardon. I am not looking for asylum. I am looking for a just process."