“The longer Mr. Snowden remains in the Russian Federation, particularly if he fades from view, the more likely he will be subjected to efforts to make him talk,” the former New Hampshire GOP Senator said in a statement to POLITICO on Wednesday. “While Snowden recently stated not even torture could succeed, he can easily be drugged, for example.”…

“Sweden is the ideal asylum,” Humphrey said, followed by addressing Sweden directly. “Your country enjoys a long-established reputation for upholding the rule of law and human rights. While friendly towards the United States, Sweden is firmly-principled and independent in its foreign policy. Yet, Americans could rest easy, assured that Sweden would not take advantage of the U.S while providing a safe asylum to Edward Snowden.”