Congressional Action

“My speaking out has encouraged others to do the same, and it is my hope over time that a number of your constituents will want to know the truth about UAP, and this number will increase to such an extent that the congressional action I just recommended will become inevitable.”

“To fix these problems, I propose three principal actions. First, Congress and the President should create a single point of contact responsible for a whole-of-government approach to the UAP issue.”

“Third, Congress should create a protected environment so whistleblowers desperate to do the right thing can come forward without fear.”

“And, for those who refuse to cooperate, it is up to the Members of this Committee and other lawyer makers to wield their subpoena power against hostile witnesses and prevent additional government funding to those UAP efforts that remain hidden from congressional oversight.”

“Second, we need a national UAP strategy that will promote transparency and help restore the American public's trust at a time when the public's trust is at an all-time low.”

“This strategy should include a whole-of-government approach, including the academic and scientific communities, the private sector, and our international partners and allies.”

“These whistleblowers should be encouraged to come forward in ways that protect them against any forms of retaliation. Policies and procedures should ensure that protection.”

“To the incoming administration in Congress, I say to you we need immediate public transparency, and this hearing is an important step on that journey.”

“If we approach the UAP topic in the same way as we, as Americans, have met other challenges, we can restore our faith in our government institutions.”

“Together, we can usher in a new era of accountable government and scientific discovery. I believe that we, as Americans, can handle the truth, and I also believe the world deserves the truth.”

“UAP-related classified information has been withheld and/or concealed from Congress by 'elements' of the intelligence community”

“This is an unprecedented oversight challenge for the committees, but I believe we have leaders in Congress who are up to the task”