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“What state surveillance actually is is best understood by the NSA's own documents and own words, which I think as you know I happen to have a lot of.”

Quote by Glenn Greenwald

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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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