Snowden: Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden: "I announced today my formal acceptance of all offers of support or asylum I have been extended and all others that may be offered in the future," Snowden said in a statement to human rights activists whom he had invited for a closed-door meeting at Moscow's airport, according to a transcript of his remarks that was posted on WikiLeaks. Read the WikiLeaks transcript of Edward Snowden's statement, according to CBC. "I have been made stateless and hounded for my act of political expression." Former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden said today he would submit a request for asylum to Russia, where he plans to stay until he can travel to Latin American countries to weigh asylum offers. Snowden asked the activists gathered at Sheremetyevo airport for assistance in securing his asylum in Russia until he is able to travel. Placed on no-fly lists by Washington, Snowden said the U.S. is aiming to make an example of him, "a warning to all others who might speak out as I have. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.