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_Published 2017-05-15. The asylum seekers who bravely took in NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden and gave him shelter in their humble dwellings, while he was on the run in Hong Kong in 2013, have had their applications rejected._


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## Transcript

The are the asylum seekers in Hong Kong that have enjoyed the most media attention and publicity, not only locally, but internationally. And have raised awareness on the plight of asylum seekers in Hong Kong. And as such have become an international embarrassment for Hong Kong to be discarded and removed as quickly as possible no matter the consequences to our clients and to their children. I can't forget Edward Snowden's last part, when he told me that he need to leave. And they have a big hug for me. And that time I really don't know that is the last hug for him. And I really appreciate that This guy is the most wanted man in the world, and he had a big hug for me, and I am very proud of that.

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