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Extraction Summary
5
People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Quotes
Document Information
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Book page / congressional production document
File Size:
1.68 MB
Summary
This document is page 125 of a book (likely 'Electile Dysfunction' by Alan Dershowitz, based on the ISBN in the file slug 'Epst_9780451494566') that was produced as part of a House Oversight investigation (Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019613). The text discusses the polarizing nature of Edward Snowden's actions, analyzing the legal implications under the Patriot Act and the FISA court. It contrasts the media's celebration of Snowden (citing the Polk and Pulitzer awards) with the condemnation by the Obama administration and intelligence officials. The file slug 'Epst_' suggests this document was part of a production related to Jeffrey Epstein, likely due to Alan Dershowitz's role as his attorney.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Snowden | Subject |
Edward Snowden; discussed regarding his release of NSA documents and status as whistleblower vs spy.
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| Greenwald | Journalist |
Assisted Snowden; celebrated for role in bringing revelations to public.
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| Poitras | Journalist |
Assisted Snowden; celebrated for role in bringing revelations to public.
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| Gellman | Journalist |
Assisted Snowden; celebrated for role in bringing revelations to public.
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| Obama | President (referenced) |
Referenced via 'Obama administration'; members view Snowden as a betrayer.
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Organizations (8)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Congress |
Mentioned regarding the Patriot Act and oversight committees.
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| FISA court |
Discussed regarding its role and secrecy.
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| NSA |
National Security Agency; subject of the leaked documents.
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| Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals |
Ruled on the intent of Section 215 of the Patriot Act.
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| CIA |
Mentioned regarding spying operations abroad.
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| The Post |
Washington Post; won 2014 Pulitzer Prize for publishing the documents.
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| The Guardian |
Won 2014 Pulitzer Prize for publishing the documents.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (3 events)
2014
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
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Country whose secrets were stolen/exposed.
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Relationships (3)
The journalists who assisted him, Greenwald, Poitras, and Gellman...
The journalists who assisted him, Greenwald, Poitras, and Gellman...
Key Quotes (3)
"If Snowden had released only these two documents that related to unwarranted domestic surveillance... it would be difficult for any reasonable person not to see his actions as a potentially valuable public service."Source
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Quote #1
"Congress had not intended Section 215 of the Patriot Act to be used to justify the bulk collection of American records."Source
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"Instead, they see him as a betrayer of secrets who willfully brought damage to the United States and benefits to its adversar-"Source
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