internal investigation would not be undertaken lightly or because of an “e-mail spat.” He said that such an investigation was “a big deal” involving the CIA Office of Security in Washington and possibly the FBI. It would also result in the temporary suspension of Snowden’s security clearance. This left Snowden with little r

uch an internal investigation was not undertaken lightly or because of an “email spat.” He said that such an investigation was “a big deal” involving the CIA Office of Security in Washington and possibly the FBI. It would also result in the temporary suspension of his secrecy clearance. This left Snowden with little choice.