The anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks released a statement attributed to NSA leaker Edward Snowden, blasting the Obama administration for trying to block his efforts to seek asylum in another country.
"Their purpose is to frighten, not me, but those who would come after me," the statement said. "I am unbowed in my convictions and impressed at the efforts taken by so many."
Snowden flew to Moscow from Hong Kong on June 23 after the United States requested his extradition, and there are conflicting reports in Russia about whether he is now seeking asylum there.
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