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Events
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Type: Book excerpt / published manuscript page (evidence in government inquiry)
File Size: 1.66 MB
Summary

This document is page 207 from a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein based on the filename 'Epst' and context) discussing the impact of Edward Snowden's intelligence breach on the NSA. It details how Snowden gained access in 2009 and 2013, the compromise of intelligence regarding Russia, Iran, and China, and the subsequent efforts by NSA Director Rogers to manage the fallout and morale issues in 2014. The page bears a House Oversight Bates stamp, indicating it was part of a congressional production.

People (4)

Name Role Context
Edward Snowden Former NSA Contractor / Whistleblower
Described as an inside intruder who stole secrets and compromised sources in 2009 and four years later.
Rogers NSA Director
Took over in June 2014, addressed morale and the impact of the breach.
General Hayden Former Intelligence Official
Cited regarding the paralyzing morale at the intelligence service.
Michael McConnell Vice-chairman of Booz Allen
Stated that repairing the damage might take decades.

Organizations (4)

Name Type Context
NSA
National Security Agency, the primary subject of the text.
NSA Technology Directorate
Department where the contractor worked.
Booz Allen
Consulting firm where Michael McConnell is vice-chairman.
House Oversight Committee
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019695'.

Timeline (2 events)

2009
Snowden obtained a temporary job with an outside contractor for the NSA.
NSA
June 2014
Rogers becomes the new NSA director and addresses morale.
NSA

Locations (4)

Location Context
Adversary country targeted by NSA.
Adversary country targeted by NSA.
Adversary country targeted by NSA.
United States.

Relationships (2)

Edward Snowden Contractor/Adversary NSA
Worked for outside contractor, stole secrets.
Rogers Professional General Hayden
Rogers cited Hayden regarding morale.

Key Quotes (4)

"The queen on our chessboard had been taken."
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"the nation has lost capabilities against adversaries right now who are attempting to actively undermine us."
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"the sky has not fallen."
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"repairing the damage might take many 'decades'"
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