"I think whistleblowers are also a critical element of a functioning democracy." —FBI director nominee James Comey, during his confirmation hearing today. He wasn't talking specifically about Snowden or Manning. [WaPo]
In confirmation hearing, FBI chief nominee makes interesting remark on whistleblowers
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