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We have to call mass surveillance mass surveillance. We can't let governments around the world redefine, and sort of weasel their way out of it by saying this is bulk collection.
Edward Snowden
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Edward Snowden
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: June 21
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Edward Joseph Snowden
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