I would never jeopardize classified information. I served my country well and loyally, and I had to sue the C.I.A. on First Amendment grounds.

The government argues that First Amendment rights are outweighed by the need to prosecute those who transmit classified information and documents.

Regarding Wikileaks, I have profound ambivalent feelings about it. I am a firm believer in a strong intelligence service. There's a need for classified information.

When I chose to disclose classified information, I did so out of a love for my country and a sense of duty to others.

I can't take classified information that I get as a senator and give it to someone with no consequence.

People have given me classified information, but always with the disclaimer 'This can never end up in a book.' And it never does.