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December 18, 2013

House Intel Chair Asks EU to Cancel Snowden Testimony 
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The chair of the House Intelligence Committee appeared before the
European Parliament on Tuesday to warn against pending testimony by
Edward Snowden. Mike Rogers said the U.S. opposes the European Union's
invitation for Snowden to answer questions about NSA spying on their
countries.

Rep. Mike Rogers: "We have strong concerns. We've had very, very direct
dialogue with our colleagues and compatriots in the European Union. I
personally do not believe it rises to the dignity of this body to have
someone who is wanted for a crime in the United States for stealing
information that has jeopardized the lives of U.S. soldiers in
Afghanistan and other places around the world. I do believe that this
would have a reaction in the United States that would not be helpful to
a constructive dialogue as we continue to work out our differences."

 

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