Edward Snowden's father, after Russia visit, says son not a fugitive
- 11 years ago
EDITORS NOTE: This story corrects the previous version 4058-USA-SNOWDEN-RUSSIA that incorrectly represents Lon Snowden as stating his son had more secrets to share in the leaking scandal.
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The father of former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden returns home after a weeklong visit with his son in Russia.
Lon Snowden told journalists at a New York airport that his son should stay in Russia "to make sure the true story is told".
(SOUNDBITE) (English) LON SNOWDEN, EDWARD SNOWDEN'S FATHER, SAYING ABOUT WHAT ADVICE HE GAVE HIS SON:
"To stay. To stay. But that is my advice, that is not necessarily what my son will do. He is comfortable, he is happy and he is absolutely committed to what he has done."
(SOUNDBITE) (English) LON SNOWDEN, EDWARD SNOWDEN'S FATHER, SAYING ABOUT HIS SON'S PLANS TO TALK TO PRESS:
"He is a whistleblower. He is not a fugitive. He is a legal asylee of the Russian federation. And the press needs to get that right a
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The father of former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden returns home after a weeklong visit with his son in Russia.
Lon Snowden told journalists at a New York airport that his son should stay in Russia "to make sure the true story is told".
(SOUNDBITE) (English) LON SNOWDEN, EDWARD SNOWDEN'S FATHER, SAYING ABOUT WHAT ADVICE HE GAVE HIS SON:
"To stay. To stay. But that is my advice, that is not necessarily what my son will do. He is comfortable, he is happy and he is absolutely committed to what he has done."
(SOUNDBITE) (English) LON SNOWDEN, EDWARD SNOWDEN'S FATHER, SAYING ABOUT HIS SON'S PLANS TO TALK TO PRESS:
"He is a whistleblower. He is not a fugitive. He is a legal asylee of the Russian federation. And the press needs to get that right a