NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake at National Press Club

Thomas Drake
In this file photo from April 13, 2011, Thomas Drake speaks at the National Press Club in Washington during the Ridenhour Prize awards ceremony where he was honored. The Ridenhour Prize rewards individuals who have courageously taken a public stand against injustice, corruption and incompetence.
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