The data that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden's holds could, if released, lead to deaths, the agency's outgoing director says. <\/p>\n
Gen. Keith Alexander said in an interview aired Tuesday on \"Special Report with Bret Baier\" that the possibility that more information coming from Snowden could cost people their lives represents his \"greatest concern.\" <\/p>\n
\"Do you know what he has?\" host Baier asked the general. <\/p>\n
\"We have a good assessment of what he has, yes,\" Alexander said. <\/p>\n
\"And is there a lot more damaging to come?\" <\/p>\n
\"Yes, especially to our military operations and those who are serving overseas,\" Alexander replied. <\/p>\n
Alexander said he was \"hugely disappointed\" when he learned that Snowden, who was entrusted with sensitive information, began leaking NSA data last summer. <\/p>\n
\"I think this will haunt him for the rest of his life,\" Alexander said. \"Here's a young guy who made some huge mistakes.\" <\/p>\n
When asked what he would do with Snowden were he granted 15 minutes alone with him, Alexander said he wouldn't attack the former analyst, but instead might reveal to him the damage he's caused the agency, \"so he knows the damage -- the significant damage to our nation and to our allies.\" <\/p>\n
Alexander also said the reforms pushed by President Obama, which would require the NSA to prove more direct links from terrorists before acquiring data from telephone companies, are sensible. <\/p>\n
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