On December 18, 2013, Greenwald told the European Union's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs that "most governments around the world are not only turning their backs on Edward Snowden but also on their ethical responsibilities".
18. detsembril 2013 ütles Greenwald videosilla vahendusel Euroopa Parlamendi kodanikuvabaduste, justiits- ja siseasjade komisjoni ees esinedes, et maailma valitsused ei pööra selga mitte ainult Edward Snowdenile, vaid ka eetilistele kohustustele.