The public interest is not always the same as the national interest. Going to war with people who are not our enemy in places that are not a threat doesn't make us safe, and that applies whether it's in Iraq or on the Internet. The Internet is not the enemy. Our economy is not the enemy.
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"The public interest is not always the same as the national interest. Going to war with people who are not our enemy in places that are not a threat doesn't make us safe, and that applies whether it's in Iraq or on the Internet. The Internet is not the enemy. Our economy is not the enemy." — Edward Snowden #technologydigitallife #warpeace
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The public interest is not always the same as the national interest. Going to war with people who are not our enemy in places that are not a threat doesn't make us safe, and that applies whether it's in Iraq or on the Internet. The Internet is not the enemy. Our economy is not the enemy. — Edward Snowden
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Edward Snowden was a Activist from United States (1983–present).
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This quote is attributed to Edward Snowden, a Activist from United States.
When did Edward Snowden live?
Edward Snowden lived from 1983 – present.
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