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“The government usually announces it killed a Big Terrorist 5 or 6 different times before they're dead - they're almost like cats.”

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Glenn Greenwald

Glenn Greenwald is an American journalist and constitutional lawyer known for his investigative reporting and advocacy for civil liberties. He gained international attention for his role in the publication of classified NSA documents, which exposed widespread government surveillance programs. more

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