We are extremely disappointed that the Russian government would take this step despite our clear and lawful requests in public and private to have Mr. Snowden expelled to the United States to face the charges against him. He's not a dissident, whistle blower. He's charged with a crime.
Jay Carney: “We are extremely disappointed that the Russian government would take this step despite our clear and lawful requests in…”
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Jay Carney expresses disappointment over Russia granting Edward Snowden asylum instead of expelling him to the U.S.
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