NSA Whistleblower Thomas Drake speaks at National Press Club - March 15, 2013

Thomas Drake, a former Senior Executive at NSA who was charged under the espionage act after he blew the whistle on waste and fraud and illegal activity at the intelligence agency, spoke at a March 15, 2013 National Press Club luncheon. Drake's event was part of the club's celebration of Sunshine Week, a national initiative to underscore the importance of open government and freedom of information.

[@Jefferdaughter]

BRILLIANT observation. Please consider sharing it far and wide.

[@IdeaManTastic]

Thomas Drake is a hero. I have the highest respect for him.

[@johnakridge2916]

100%

[@dinaibrahim4022]

I hope God to embolden such good people like this man. Imagine if all those in power were like him! As an Iraqi, this video touched me!

[@rixar139]

Thank you Thomas Drake...

[@marby602]

THIS is what a true American Hero looks like !!!

[@boeingdriver29]

I admire this man’s courage, intellect and dedication to the truth. Thank you Mr Drake.

[@ladybugsing]

It's great to see the Press standing up for their rights, keep up the good work.

[@missyb1020]

WOW that was a great Conference... Thanks for the info and risking your lives to get it!!!

[@beta447]

This entire country owes this man a debt of gratitude.

[@daywalker5902]

Thank you very much! This can be universally applied to any country on Earth.

[@friendoftellus5741]

What comes forth in this interview is nothing less than shocking !!!!

[@RaisedBySheeps]

This guy runs the NSA for 2 decades than ends up employed at an Apple Store after he blows the whistle. Stunning.

[@patrinachia6197]

Julian Assange should be given an award for telling the truth !

[@Apollo9733us]

VERY POWERFUL Speech!!! Wish more people understood what he was saying

[@wantAvote]

Mr Drake I am proud to say "You are a great American" thank you for doing what you knew was the right thing. My apologies for your difficulties and many tense moments for you and your family. Thank You

[@Reathety]

We're all on a list now. Prepare for the worst.

[@Jefferdaughter]

"Privacy does matter. It's the essence of what we are as human beings." Thomas Drake "If we don't have that, guess what?" In short: the 'what' is that we become either 'enemies of the state', or property of the state. The dude's not 'flash', but whoever has seen and listened attentively to this video has witnessed true courage- seen true greatness.

[@Orf]

59:00 everybody associated me was investigated. Interrogated. Some lost my jobs. people associated with me. Mere association meant they were guilty. “Some things I can’t even talk about because they’re so personal. How far my gov went to destroy my lives and others.”

[@matthewlogan4267]

Yeah I'm a target of gang stalking the government harasses me and even try to make me commit suicide

[@matthewlogan4267]

@Shailesh Shrestha its so nice to know other people are out there and have support from each other thank you its reassuring to know were not alone god bless you 🙏 ❤

[@matthewlogan4267]

@Shailesh Shrestha ❤👍

[@tedged]

He's a real patriot.

[@mach1gtx150]

Thomas Drake is a national hero like Edward Snowden, patriots for maintaining freedom through our coveted Constitution and Bill or Rights

[@FreeUsAllNowGod]

A former Stasi member was asked about the recent US surveillance scandals on mcclatchydc. "It is the height of naivete to think that once collected this information won’t be used." Why wouldn't a high official in the NSA or CIA use this surveillance to stop activism or take out a political opponent? It happens all the time.

[@michiganbogie]

We need to start calling the media outlets as well as our congressmen.

[@Pertemba40]

I take off my hat to this man. What an example of integrity.

[@JUSTTHETRUTHTV]

Thank God there are still people who are willing to speak the truth! OMGoooodnesss… If you like JUST THE TRUTH? Please vote these comments up! Just The Truth TV & NEWs

[@mrmunyang2476]

Mr Drake,Mr Binney.Mr snowden.What would we do without you guys!!

[@AnotherAgnostic]

ever wish you could 'like' more than once?

[@cessaly100]

Yep! Genius! How’d you GUESS?!

[@matthewlogan4267]

Yes 👍 definitely alot

[@brianminkc]

Arm yourselves and fight for your Constitution.

[@kissahh1]

It is certainly nice to see someone tell the honest unvarnished truth. We need more of this and less of arresting those with the courage to do so.

[@t3mpl3guardian]

It's a trend in history to see those in power becoming so paranoid, they jump at their own shadows.

[@GovernMentalFreedom]

Thomas Jefferson Quote "If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so." They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin

[@robertrowlands9161]

American's should be very proud, respect & support Thomas Drake, Bradly Manning, Julian Assange & those brave people who challenge injustice, deceit & complacency

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

And Edward Snowden.

[@hklausen]

As my mom used to say " friends come and go, but enemies is piling up" ;)

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Very good. All too true.

[@bienveillance57]

Thank you Thomas Drake for your testimony about the violations of the Constitution and Liberties... You are a great defender of Democracy and I do agree with your opinion...!

[@pianorama]

Outstanding. Mr. Drake is a hero.

[@t3mpl3guardian]

Instead of going completely schizophrenic in our policies, we should get to the root of the problems. Maybe we should stop making enemies all around the world and start trying to just get along with the rest of the world for the benefit of all the world's people, not just a few.

[@Ken-fw9dh]

No one can ever complain again that the gov't doesn't listen to them

[@requiemforamerica8432]

LOL

[@annberry8149]

They listen alright... then the cancer epidemic hits you.. ... big pharma robs you blind...and the phony health care insurance denies health care coverage .. for anything that would do you any good.... you suffer a long time and then die. Corporations that are cronies with the gov't make profits on all this.

[@blairbushproject]

Anything you say can and will be used against you. They told you from day one.

[@broncoclement2407]

"Si une loi est injuste, un homme n'est pas seulement le droit de désobéir, il est obligé de le faire." Ceux qui peuvent renoncer à la liberté essentielle pour obtenir un peu de sécurité temporaire ne méritent ni la liberté ni la sécurité

[@FreeUsAllNowGod]

"but I see many contradictions between a prosperous U.S. and a genuine police state." Twilight zone!

[@ВиталийФедоров-щ2г]

20:31. This man looks great to me. Very brave.

[@garretttedeman]

Wow, this talk was *MUCH* better than expected.

[@ShiverHinge]

This guy has his principals straight. The no doubt excessive cost to himself and the government for his surreal trial is a another prime example of the continuing incomprehension of our founding ideals by many with power. And the citizenry and PRESS has been engineered to follow suit.

[@BarbaraAnnLevy]

Chilling.

[@kevopalapala4245]

I have so much admiration for Mr. Drake taking the opportunity to make him self available to the NPC. Shame on myself for not knowing of you and more importantly your message sooner. I am a bit saddened that during your presentation the moderator at times did not quite "Get it" sort of speak. Your message of taking back personal liberty,correcting fundamental flaws in National security policies by starting over are powerful and need to be emphasized and repeated. The future needs people like him

[@mosfet51]

NSA Nationaly Screwing America

[@Paddyllfixit]

Mr Drake is nothing less than a true American patriot. But like other whistleblowers, what do they get for their troubles after putting their life and liberty on the line for the greater good so we're all a bit more privy to the truth...........?

[@4SHO421]

Not just the 1st, the whole Constitution is in trouble.

[@Jestrath]

we the people have had little to no say in our government for a while now. after the nsa our forefathers are rolling in their graves.

[@olliloco]

Thank you so much, for doing what you are doing..! :-)

[@accordio13]

The Police State must be taken apart.....down to the last brick!

[@MrYouAreWhatYouIs]

He gave a shout out!

[@SeekingAnswers-b3n]

Thanks

[@CharlesZorn]

Awesome. Inspiring. Elucidating. Motivating.

[@thetruthareufos]

true patriots

[@jfingerskeys]

GOD BLESS AMERICA TO THESE FOLKS AND WHOMEVER POSTED THIS SHARE LIKE THUMBS UP

[@piehound]

Bravo, bravissimo. The man should have his day of congratulations, definitely. But the much used term "national security" is a euphemism for something much more sinister, in my opinion. Try STATE SECURITY for size. Those in power ("the state") want to remain in power. Simple as that. And no amount of nice speeches will get them out.

[@matthewdavis9850]

Some secrets are kept for a reason, like battle plans, secret identities, secret soldiers, agents, and even secret agencies for strategic and safety reasons but if they're just keeping it a secret to avoid punishment or for selfish gain that's not right for this government

[@c1rcamaster]

One dislike? Come on Obama, I know you have better things to do besides criticizing the truth on KZbin. Why don't you run along like a good little puppet for banks and corporations.

[@apestasguey]

that man is awesome

[@johnakridge2916]

Hero

[@01PLeasant]

Thomas Drake says, "We should walk." When it's past time to run...

[@afrircans1970]

Drake is the "real deal". I have great respect for his opinions on the 1st Anndt. He is a bright, knowledgeable individual. Fortunately we have people w/ scruples like him. Yet individual disclosures should always been taken on an individual basis. Not ALL classified info should be leaked: this needs a great deal of sober soul searching.

[@RadyAnanda]

This was a terrific show. Glad to see Mr Drake recognize the alternative media, too. And yes, National Press Club should invite Susan Lindauer to speak. They actually arrested her, threw her in prison and almost started drugging her.

[@yorfrend5423]

I agree with having Susan Lindauer speak and recognized for surviving the torture techniques by the justice dept.

[@Effingbaddude]

Ewhelden The prosecution attempted to lobotomize Susan Lindauer. I honestly believe the practice of doing so has been constant upon all suspected of being a danger to sinister plans., It is my opinion that even Ronald Reagan was subjected to lobotomy while being told he had Alzheimers.

[@rnj4209]

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[@TheBigvolt]

and the light comes on. very good.

[@cessaly100]

Awesome!!!!!

[@MASTERMIKEEE]

Well said, sir. Well said.

[@leightonjulye]

NSA Whistleblower Thomas Drake speaks at National Press Club - March 15, 2013

[@jophoenix3919]

" The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crises" Dante. In dangerous times,there is no sin greater than inaction from Dan Brown's book Inferno think about it

[@Corruptedd]

how does a man speak for an hour

[@MegF142857]

49:09 In June 2013 news broke that "The Justice Department’s secret subpoena for AP phone records included the seizure of records for five reporters' cellphones and three home phones as well as two fax lines." Just exactly what Drake is saying in this video!!!

[@Orf]

22:00 there’s very little in gov that actually needs to classified. If everything remains classified then nothing remains classified

[@ChronoSerum]

This is a good guy.

[@cylussebastian6146]

damn it where's the rest of it, i wanted to hear what else he had to say

[@armedresistence2922]

I do agree with your logic, however, I pose a question, "would we have ever known about this without him 'blowing the whistle'? Believe none of what you hear, and only half of what you see.

[@pejvak1950]

i really did enjoy listen to this

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Brave man,good man.

[@mr.sprumford7140]

This makes me want to vomit.

[@smokint2649]

Ralph Dee Yeah and this was 5 years ago! Look at us now!

[@Orf]

49:00 “I stand w Bradley manning”

[@MikeLewisNY]

FYI, around 0:30, Ms. Keane referred to a "slash" (a.k.a. "forward slash") as a "backslash."

[@DarinHibbs1]

I would love to hear a conversation between Q and Julian Assange.

[@stiffestpud4878]

Darin Hibbs ok ok I'll take the bait so rormy normies can learn who Q is/is comprised of "Who is Q?"

[@sweetlillies]

ive come to realize that not everyone is bad. :/

[@armedresistence2922]

Read the Federalist papers, very insightful.

[@Kosmic_Mike]

People like Thomas Drake should have their statues in our parks, not just Generals.

[@The8224sm]

You don't appreciate your anonymity until you have lost it.

[@DavidEverist279minerdave]

TANK GOD FOR WHISTLEBLOWER

[@johnakridge2916]

I prayed man may you get saved in Jesus Christ our Lord and savior. He is real and God will protect you from these evil entities

[@afrircans1970]

Wow, that was some retort. I suppose you have won this discussion by logic, candor, & proof. Fantastic work there "Boomer".

[@buzzardsbass1137]

Cut the introductions and jump to 6:25 for Drake

[@DavidEverist279minerdave]

DUALLY LIGHT AND DARK GOOD AND EVIL DUALLY TWO SIDE TO THE SAME COIN

[@Lucky_Red_Fish]

And nothing was done!

[@Orf]

23:30 crime to speak to journalists?

[@nonamecensorship]

DRONES in the air, Drones on the internet. Does that really come as a surprise to anyone?

[@jvalasek1]

This deserves a LOT more views, js

[@DrJG9]

There might be a reason other than inefficiency or malevolence or both why this guy was allowed to live and Philip Marshall murdered along with his young children, and all three cremated without permission from family, but it isn't obvious.

[@jakem1tanker]

LETS JUST START ALL OVER

[@Orf]

4:20 2 9/11 congressional commissions. But gov classified it.

[@watchthe1369]

% minutes and counting waiting for the real speaker to take the podium. You must like the sound of your own voice more than getting the info.

[@boeingdriver29]

I admire this man’s courage, intellect and dedication to the truth. Thank you Mr Drake.

[@JCMusic22]

Q x 17 much appreciated!

[@byronclown6097]

Poor Thomas, His job is not to spill it" without dumping the lot'' Little by little'' Let the public assorb'' He knows it! The public would have the tendenacy to lock him up" It's just too far fetched for the plastic people to grasp. An Inch is sinch an a yard is hard'' Strength Thomas.

[@markandrew9]

Truth be told...