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The greatest fear that I have regarding the outcome for America of these disclosures is that nothing will change.
Edward Snowden
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Edward Snowden
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: June 21
Computer Scientist
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Elizabeth City
North Carolina
Edward Joseph Snowden
Ed Snowden
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