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“Even the former Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder has come out to say that he believed that [Edward] Snowden performed a public service, and I couldn't agree more.”

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Zachary Quinto, born on June 2, 1977, is an accomplished actor from the United States. He gained widespread attention for his role as Sylar in the TV series 'Heroes' and became globally renowned for his portrayal of Captain Spock in the 'Star Trek' film series. Quinto is highly regarded in the industry for his exceptional acting skills and diverse role choices. more

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