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This document is page 182 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the footer 'Epst' and ISBN), stamped as evidence for the House Oversight Committee. The text analyzes the timeline of the 'Merkel document' (NSA spying on Angela Merkel), arguing that this specific document was not in the cache Snowden gave to journalists in Hong Kong but was likely provided to *Der Spiegel* after Snowden arrived in Moscow. It cites expert James Bamford, who searched the Hong Kong archive and found no mention of Merkel, suggesting Snowden or another party released it from Russia.
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This document is page 181 from a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the filename 'Epst') stamped as evidence for the House Oversight Committee. It details the release of NSA documents after Edward Snowden fled to Moscow, specifically focusing on the revelation that the NSA tapped German Chancellor Angela Merkel's phone. The text analyzes the relationships and communications between Snowden, journalists Laura Poitras and Jacob Appelbaum, and the timing of the leaks via Der Spiegel.
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This document is page 179 from a book proof (stamped House Oversight Committee, dated 9/29/16) titled 'The Keys to the Kingdom Are Missing,' likely authored by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by filename 'Epst'). The text critically analyzes Edward Snowden's claim that he destroyed all NSA documents in Hong Kong before traveling to Russia. The author argues this narrative is self-serving and illogical, citing statements by Anatoly Kucherena and interviews Snowden gave to various journalists (Bamford, Rusbridger, vanden Heuvel, Williams). NOTE: The 'Epst' in the filename refers to author Edward Jay Epstein, not Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document appears to be page 178 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (authored by Edward Jay Epstein, which explains the 'Epst' filename). The text details Edward Snowden's legal and media strategy orchestrated by Ben Wizner regarding the release of NSA documents. It highlights contradictions in Snowden's narrative regarding the possession and destruction of classified files, contrasting his claim to journalist Barton Gellman that his drives were blank with his admission to former CIA officer Ray McGovern that he had stored data on external drives.
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This document is page 174 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (authored by Edward Jay Epstein), bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp. It discusses Edward Snowden's presence in Russia, implying that he likely shared classified NSA/CIA information with Russian intelligence (FSB), either willingly or under duress. The text highlights the role of Anatoly Kucherena, Snowden's lawyer and FSB oversight board member, in confirming Snowden possessed unreleased materials.
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This document is page 173 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the filename 'Epst' and ISBN), marked as a House Oversight Committee exhibit. The text details the author's investigation into Edward Snowden's handling of stolen NSA documents, specifically citing interviews with Snowden's Russian lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena. The text establishes that Snowden retained a specific set of sensitive documents for himself—withholding them from journalists Greenwald and Poitras in Hong Kong—and that Kucherena later received reports and statements regarding Snowden from Russian authorities in July 2013. The document discusses the concern of US intelligence agencies (NSA, CIA, DOD) regarding what Snowden did with the documents he kept while in Russia.
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This page discusses the critical nature of missing NSA documents copied by Edward Snowden, specifically "Level 3" lists regarding China and Russia that were not provided to journalists. It questions whether Snowden took these highly sensitive files with him to Russia, noting his communications about protecting secrets and an interview with his Russian lawyer.
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This document appears to be page 169 from a book (Chapter 17: 'The Keys to the Kingdom Are Missing') discussing Edward Snowden and the NSA leak. It references journalist Greenwald describing the stolen documents as an 'instruction manual' for the NSA, and NSA official Ledgett confirming the loss of the 'keys to the kingdom.' The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, suggesting it was used as an exhibit in a congressional investigation. Note: The file slug 'Epst' refers to the author Edward Jay Epstein (author of 'How America Lost Its Secrets'), not Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document is page 168 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets'. While the file name includes an Epstein reference ('Epst_...'), the text details Edward Snowden's asylum in Russia, his relationship with his lawyer Kucherena, his cooperation with the FSB, and his appearance on a telethon with Vladimir Putin. It argues that Snowden received sanctuary and perks in exchange for cooperation and intelligence.
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This document is page 167 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the ISBN in the filename). It details Edward Snowden's time at Sheremetyevo Airport and the pressure applied by the FSB for him to cooperate. It highlights quotes from former US intelligence chief Michael Hayden regarding the inevitability of Snowden being exploited by Russian intelligence, and introduces Anatoly Kucherena, a lawyer linked to Putin who took Snowden on as a client. The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.
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This document appears to be page 165 from a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein given the filename, though the content is about Edward Snowden) stamped with House Oversight markings. It details the geopolitical maneuvering surrounding Edward Snowden's flight from Hong Kong to Moscow on June 23 via Aeroflot, arranged by Sarah Harrison. The text discusses the leverage Russian officials held over Snowden, his lack of travel documents, and the 'special operation' used to detain him upon arrival in Russia, preventing him from traveling to other nations like Cuba or Ecuador.
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This document appears to be a page (164) from a book titled 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the filename 'Epst...'). The text analyzes Edward Snowden's defection, suggesting Vladimir Putin allowed Snowden into Russia not out of kindness, but to exploit him as an intelligence asset to disrupt US interests, similar to Cold War tactics. It also notes Snowden's awareness of the legal consequences he faced, citing his interest in the Bradley Manning trial. The page bears a House Oversight Committee stamp.
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This document appears to be page 163 from a book proof (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the filename) titled 'The Question of When,' produced as part of a House Oversight investigation. The text analyzes Edward Snowden's flight to Hong Kong, speculating on whether Russian or Chinese intelligence steered him there or recruited him based on his dissatisfaction with the NSA. It discusses the strategic value of Snowden's leaked documents and the timeline of when foreign adversaries became aware of his actions.
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This document is page 162 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, bearing a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp. The text discusses the 'Hong Kong Scenario,' suggesting that Edward Snowden may have been brought under Russian intelligence control during his stay in Hong Kong, citing Vladimir Putin's admission of engagement. It also details Snowden's communications with activists like Runa Sandvik and Laura Poitras, noting that NSA sources believed Russian intelligence could bypass their encryption methods.
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This document appears to be page 160 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, implied by the filename 'Epst_...'), produced as part of a House Oversight investigation (Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019648). The text discusses the timeline of Edward Snowden's potential recruitment by Russian intelligence, citing General Alexander's concerns about manipulation. It details the 'NSA Scenario,' suggesting Snowden may have been compromised as early as 2009 after leaving the CIA and incurring financial losses in Geneva.
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This document appears to be page 159 from a book (likely by author Edward Jay Epstein, based on the filename code) included in a House Oversight investigation. It analyzes intelligence tradecraft regarding 'walk-ins' and defectors, discussing the strategic value of turning them into moles versus exfiltrating them. Specific cases discussed include the rejected asylum request of Chinese police chief Wang Lijun in 2012 and the flight of Edward Snowden to Russia.
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This document is page 157 (Chapter 16) from a book proof, stamped 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019645'. The text discusses the history of intelligence moles, comparing John Le Carré's fictional character 'Gerald' to the real-life KGB mole Heinz Felfe. The file name 'Epst_...' and the ISBN indicate this is likely from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, which investigates Edward Snowden (quoted at the top of the page), and should not be confused with Jeffrey Epstein despite the abbreviation.
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This document is page 155 from a book (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, indicated by the filename 'Epst' and ISBN 9780451494566), marked as a House Oversight exhibit. The text speculates on whether Edward Snowden had a hidden collaborator within the NSA, drawing parallels to historical Russian moles like Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames. It includes details of an interview the author conducted with KGB handler Victor Cherkashin in Moscow in 2015 regarding the ability of intelligence services to hide moles.
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This document appears to be page 148 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the ISBN in the footer), included in a House Oversight Committee production. The text discusses the blurred lines between whistle-blowers and spies, citing historical examples such as Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, the 1971 FBI office burglary in Media, PA, and Philip Agee's defection to the KGB. It concludes by introducing the Edward Snowden case.
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This document appears to be page 145 from a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein given the filename 'Epst') discussing the investigation into Edward Snowden's theft of NSA documents. It details the intelligence community's concerns about how a civilian contractor could steal vital secrets without detection and the implications for national security. The page bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it was part of a congressional review or investigation.
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This document appears to be page 144 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, included in a House Oversight Committee file. It details the logistics of Edward Snowden's defection from Hong Kong to Moscow, asserting that Vladimir Putin personally approved the flight and that Aeroflot waived standard passport protocols. The text also discusses the NSA's interception of Russian communications confirming foreknowledge of Snowden's arrival.
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This document appears to be page 143 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the footer 'Epst' and the ISBN), which is part of a House Oversight Committee production. It details Edward Snowden's departure from Hong Kong on June 23, the legal maneuvering by his lawyer Jonathan Man, and the U.S. government's frantic efforts—led by FBI Director Mueller and Obama adviser Lisa Monaco—to prevent him from reaching Russia. It concludes with Vladimir Putin admitting in a September 3 press briefing that Snowden had made prior contact with Russian diplomatic representatives in Hong Kong. NOTE: While the author is Edward Jay Epstein, the content is about Edward Snowden, not Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document is page 142 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, stamped as a House Oversight Committee exhibit. It analyzes Edward Snowden's flight to Russia, comparing it to Cold War spies like Kim Philby to suggest a potential prior intelligence connection. The text disputes Snowden's claim that he was 'trapped' in Russia, detailing how the State Department attempted to facilitate his return to the U.S. to face felony charges, including a specific detail about a typographical error regarding his middle name (James vs. Joseph) in communications with Hong Kong authorities.
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This document is the first page of Chapter 14, titled "The Crime Scene Investigation." It opens with a quote from Edward Snowden regarding NSA security vulnerabilities and begins a narrative description of a secure NSA facility located near Honolulu, Oahu, detailing its history from World War II to its modern role in intelligence gathering.
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This document appears to be a proof page (page 133) from a book, specifically referencing the filename 'Epst_9780451494566'. The text discusses Edward Snowden, the theft of state secrets from the United States, his breach of NSA defenses, and his escape to Moscow. It frames the narrative as a counterintelligence investigation returning to the 'crime scene' in Hawaii. The Bates stamp indicates this page was part of a production to the House Oversight Committee.
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