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"Pompeo, R-Kan., said he was "deeply troubled" by the scheduled video appearance of Snowden" - yeah I'm sure he can't sleep at night.

Besides, don't US politicians at some point vow to protect freedom of speech?

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That he is troubled and would recommend for Snowden not to speak at SXSW does not mean that he would not fight for Snowden's right to speak there or anywhere.

Perhaps he would not though, that depends on his beliefs.

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