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Rep. Tim Burchett expressed frustration with classified briefings, stating that they often contain contradictions and arrogance from federal agency briefers. He mentioned a specific instance where a nuclear facility shutdown was dismissed by a briefer despite being well-documented.
Rep. Tim Burchett argued that the secrecy surrounding UAPs is a national and world defense issue, more serious than many other topics that have captured public attention.
Rep. Tim Burchett discusses the frustration in Congress, noting that despite public opinion, leadership often ignores issues like spending bills. He says, "We're more unpopular than chlamydia," highlighting the disconnect between Congress and the public.
Rep. Tim Burchett expressed his belief that the U.S. government's lack of action on UAPs is due to deep financial interests and the influence of money, which crosses party lines.
Rep. Tim Burchett criticized the political system for prioritizing elections over the country's well-being, noting that many in leadership are more focused on the next election rather than addressing critical issues.
Rep. Tim Burchett argued that the U.S. military-industrial complex profits from conflicts, citing the example of missile defense systems being given to Ukraine, leading to lucrative no-bid contracts for defense contractors.
Rep. Tim Burchett criticized the lack of transparency regarding UAPs, highlighting that sworn testimonies exist of people seeing beings and crafts, but these are often suppressed by the media.
Rep. Tim Burchett criticizes the UAP Disclosure Act of 2023, noting that while it was celebrated, it failed to pass in the Senate. He contrasts his two-page bill demanding unredacted disclosure of UFO files with Chuck Schumer's lengthy bill, which he believes would only cover up the truth.
Rep. Tim Burchett claims that the U.S. government has compartmentalized information about UFOs, making it difficult to obtain through Freedom of Information Act requests. He suggests that the information has been passed to five or six corporations with quasi-governmental connections, complicating transparency.
Rep. Tim Burchett discusses the need for real whistleblower protection, citing cases where military personnel have been discredited and had their careers destroyed for speaking out about UFOs.