“It’s what he gave to the Chinese and the Russians in repayment for their help that is.”
And you know he did this for a fact? Just because the “leaders” at the NSA have this concern, does not necessarily make it so. The very worst part of this for me is that we would not automatically call Snowden a traitor. Our government has fallen so far that it gives rise to thoughts of patriotism vs. treason.
And I suppose you think the Chinese and the Russians are providing all this support because they're such good guys and they hate to see anyone being persecuted by their government? Because they believe in freedom and democracy and world peace and international fair play and all the rest? Nonsense. They helped Snowned because they were paid, and paid well, for their support in the only currency Snowden had - information on our surveillance activites against them.