Saturday, October 12, 2013

NSA Leaker Edward Snowden Says He Has No Regrets Spilling U.S. Intellgience Secrets

Television screens the image of former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden during a news bulletin at a cafe at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport June 26, 2013. Reuters

Snowden Says He Has No Regrets -- Wall Street Journal

Fugitive Intelligence Contractor is Satisfied his Actions Have Had an Impact, says former CIA agent and supporter.

MOSCOW—Fugitive former intelligence operative Edward Snowden told supporters at a secret dinner this week that he doesn't regret leaking details of classified U.S. surveillance programs, despite having to live his life on the run because he is satisfied his actions have had an impact, a person present at the dinner said.

Mr. Snowden told four former U.S. government agents-turned-whistleblowers, who traveled to Moscow to give him an award, that he was settling into his new life in Russia and was happy to have avoided the fate experienced by others who have exposed government secrets.

"He made his decision and didn't hesitate for a second when we asked if he would do it again, and he prepared it well enough so I think he takes a measure of satisfaction that he didn't end up like Bradley Manning," said Ray McGovern, a former CIA agent who was among the group, referring to the former U.S. soldier recently sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking classified documents.

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My Comment: He escaped the consequences of his actions by fleeing to Russia .... and while he is safe, who knows what tomorrow may bring.

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