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

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 U.S. government places considerable trust in those given access to classified information, and we are committed to prosecuting those who abuse that trust.

I want to regain my First Amendment rights.

The First Amendment rights, everybody has them.

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