enhanced_deficit
12-02-2014, 10:55 AM
All those who were calling for Nobel prize to be retrieved from alleged dronegangsta and be given to Snowden will be disappointed but this may be of some interest to them still:
National
(http://www.thelocal.se/page/view/national)
http://www.thelocal.se/userdata/images/article/w468/7f9dd52578dd93fcc3d83dc4814bbd546faa9f3fb9f1fe588b bff58e3bd1ddf6.jpg (http://www.thelocal.se/20141201/swedish-mp-give-snowden-asylum-in-sweden) Edward Snowden acknowledges the audience as he receives his Swedish Right Livelihood award. Pontus Lundahl/TT
Snowden thanks Sweden and has no regrets
Updated: 02 Dec 2014 07:30 GMT+01:00
Whistleblower Edward Snowden has said he has no regrets about revealing American intelligence secrets after receiving a Swedish Right Livelihood award, while his father said he hopes his son will be able to come to Sweden soon.
Snowden was unable to attend the ceremony (http://www.thelocal.se/20141201/swedish-mp-give-snowden-asylum-in-sweden) in person so instead gave a speech via a video link from his base in Russia. The Swedish Right Livelihood award has been dubbed an alternative Nobel Prize and Snowden was honoured together with Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger.
He paid tribute to his supporters as well as journalists and campaigners saying that the scale of his revelations had come at a considerable cost for many. Snowden is in exile in Russia and has had his US passport revoked.
"These are things that are unlikely to change soon. But they're worth it…All the prices we paid, all the sacrifices we made, I believe we'd do it again," Snowden said via video-link after receiving a standing ovation.
His father Lon attended the ceremony in Stockholm and told the Guardian that he hopes his son can pick up the award in person soon.
DON'T MISS: Should Snowden get asylum in Sweden? (http://www.thelocal.se/20141201/if-snowden-was-from-iran-hed-have-asylum)
"“I am thankful for the support of the Right Livelihood award and the Swedish parliament. The award will remain here in expectation that some time – sooner or later – he will come to Stockholm to accept the award," he said.
Jakob von Uexküll, who announced the award said, "Edward Snowden has provided a huge service to the citizens of this planet."
"Mr. Snowden, your Right Livelihood Award is waiting for you! We trust that Sweden will make it possible for you to collect your award here in Stockholm in person!" he added.
http://www.thelocal.se/20141201/swedish-mp-give-snowden-asylum-in-sweden
National
(http://www.thelocal.se/page/view/national)
http://www.thelocal.se/userdata/images/article/w468/7f9dd52578dd93fcc3d83dc4814bbd546faa9f3fb9f1fe588b bff58e3bd1ddf6.jpg (http://www.thelocal.se/20141201/swedish-mp-give-snowden-asylum-in-sweden) Edward Snowden acknowledges the audience as he receives his Swedish Right Livelihood award. Pontus Lundahl/TT
Snowden thanks Sweden and has no regrets
Updated: 02 Dec 2014 07:30 GMT+01:00
Whistleblower Edward Snowden has said he has no regrets about revealing American intelligence secrets after receiving a Swedish Right Livelihood award, while his father said he hopes his son will be able to come to Sweden soon.
Snowden was unable to attend the ceremony (http://www.thelocal.se/20141201/swedish-mp-give-snowden-asylum-in-sweden) in person so instead gave a speech via a video link from his base in Russia. The Swedish Right Livelihood award has been dubbed an alternative Nobel Prize and Snowden was honoured together with Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger.
He paid tribute to his supporters as well as journalists and campaigners saying that the scale of his revelations had come at a considerable cost for many. Snowden is in exile in Russia and has had his US passport revoked.
"These are things that are unlikely to change soon. But they're worth it…All the prices we paid, all the sacrifices we made, I believe we'd do it again," Snowden said via video-link after receiving a standing ovation.
His father Lon attended the ceremony in Stockholm and told the Guardian that he hopes his son can pick up the award in person soon.
DON'T MISS: Should Snowden get asylum in Sweden? (http://www.thelocal.se/20141201/if-snowden-was-from-iran-hed-have-asylum)
"“I am thankful for the support of the Right Livelihood award and the Swedish parliament. The award will remain here in expectation that some time – sooner or later – he will come to Stockholm to accept the award," he said.
Jakob von Uexküll, who announced the award said, "Edward Snowden has provided a huge service to the citizens of this planet."
"Mr. Snowden, your Right Livelihood Award is waiting for you! We trust that Sweden will make it possible for you to collect your award here in Stockholm in person!" he added.
http://www.thelocal.se/20141201/swedish-mp-give-snowden-asylum-in-sweden