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1.67 MB
Extraction Summary
3
People
5
Organizations
3
Locations
2
Events
1
Relationships
5
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Book excerpt / congressional oversight exhibit
File Size:
1.67 MB
Summary
This document appears to be page 39 from a book (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein), stamped as a House Oversight exhibit. It details Edward Snowden's time at an NSA facility ('the tunnel'), his observation of young analysts sharing intercepted nude photos, and his political support for Ron Paul and the Libertarian Party, including a $500 donation. The text also mentions comments Snowden made to The Guardian and Ars Technica regarding his work and political views.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Edward Snowden | Subject / NSA Contractor |
Described working conditions at NSA, handling of surveillance data, and political leanings.
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| Ron Paul | Congressman / Presidential Candidate |
Political figure supported by Snowden; Snowden donated to his campaign.
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| Edward Jay Epstein | Author (Implied) |
The author of the text (indicated by 'Epst' in filename and first-person perspective 'when I viewed it').
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| NSA |
National Security Agency; workplace described in text.
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| The Guardian |
Conducted an interview with Snowden in Moscow.
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| Libertarian Party |
Party Snowden identified with.
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| Ars Technica |
Site where Snowden posted comments.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Stamped on the document (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019527).
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Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
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NSA facility described as an oblong-shaped anthill.
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Location where Snowden was interviewed and addressed a gathering from.
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Place where Snowden registered to vote in 2009.
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Relationships (1)
Snowden donated $500 to his campaign and called him 'dreamy' in a forum post.
Key Quotes (5)
"You’re in a vaulted space. Everybody has sort of similar clearances, everybody knows everybody. It’s a small world."Source
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"the fringe benefits of surveillance positions."Source
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Quote #2
"He’s so dreamy"Source
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Quote #3
"Law is a lot like medi-"Source
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Quote #4
"You’ve got young enlisted guys, 18 to 22 years old [who have] suddenly been thrust into a position of extraordinary responsibility where they now have access to all of your private records."Source
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Quote #5
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