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We have seen enough criminality on the part of government. It is hypocritical to make this allegation against me. They have narrowed the public sphere of influence.

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Edward Snowden
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: June 21
Computer Scientist
Dissident
Intelligence Analyst
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Security Guard
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Whistleblower
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
Edward Joseph Snowden
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