Edward Snowden Releases Statement Following 'Citizenfour' Oscars Win
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CONTACT: media@aclu.org
The following is a statement from Edward Snowden provided to the American Civil Liberties Union, which represents him:
“When Laura Poitras asked me if she could film our encounters, I was extremely reluctant. I’m grateful that I allowed her to persuade me. The result is a brave and brilliant film that deserves the honor and recognition it has received. My hope is that this award will encourage more people to see the film and be inspired by its message that ordinary citizens, working together, can change the world.”
Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the ACLU, had this reaction:
“Laura’s remarkable film has helped fuel a global debate on the dangers of mass surveillance and excessive government secrecy. The ACLU could not be more delighted that she has been recognized with an Academy Award.”
The ACLU's petition asking President Obama to grant clemency to Snowden is at:
https://www.aclu.org/secure/grant_snowden_immunity
Information on government spying is at:
https://www.aclu.org/nsa-surveillance
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but i will have to wait for it to hit the library. 
Haters just gots to hate.
I only wish this much in the world could *not* be about me....
