FULL HEARING: US Congress discusses "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs

Fox 5 on You Tube ^ | 11/13/2024 | Fox 5

[Paul R.]

Congress met Wednesday to discuss "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" in order to "further pull back the curtain on secret UAP research programs conducted by the US government, and undisclosed findings they have yielded."

[Paul R.]

I couldn't find this in a search of FR, but if it's a duplicate, please advise. If someone has a non-YouTube link, please add.

Anyway, not much new here, but, it is interesting that this boils down to the Committee essentially not challenging the idea that "UAP's" are "craft" with intelligent direction, and in some cases, incredible capabilities, such as 1000+G acceleration.

IMO, there is still some possibility these are "projections" of some sort, and then there is always the opinion of Arthur C. Clarke that "UFO's" might turn out to be "something much more interesting than (space) aliens".

Long vid, probably best played while cooking food or something like that.

[Jonty30]

I can imagine the world’s economy being destroyed and beings, claiming to be aliens, offering to lend a helping hand in exchange for followership.

[Adder]

“ooo-aps” doesn’t have the same ring as “ooo-fos”.

Sounds alien to my ears...

[RoosterRedux]

UAP hearing ping.

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Here's a summary of the first hour with time markers (provided by ChatGPT).

Summary of UAP Congressional Hearing with Time Markers

This joint Congressional hearing on UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) was co-chaired by multiple subcommittees and featured testimony from military officials, scientists, and journalists. Key points included:

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Opening Statements (1:42–7:49):

• Congressional members stressed the bipartisan importance of investigating UAPs due to their implications for national security and transparency.
• Chairwoman Mace emphasized the need to uncover potential misuse of taxpayer funds and reduce overclassification of UAP-related materials.
• A document, Immaculate Constellation, purportedly detailing a secret U.S. government UAP program, was introduced into the Congressional Record.

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Witness Testimonies:

1. Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet's Testimony (27:04–32:22):

• Admiral Gallaudet described a 2015 naval exercise involving the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group, where unidentified objects displayed flight characteristics beyond known technologies.
• A related email, labeled "urgent safety of flight issue," disappeared without explanation, raising concerns about government transparency.
• Recommendations:
  • Strengthen Congressional oversight of UAP-related programs.
  • Pass legislation mandating transparency in UAP research and records.

2. Lou Elizondo's Testimony (32:27–37:17):

• Elizondo stated that UAPs represent advanced technologies not created by any known government.
• Alleged that the U.S. government has engaged in a decades-long effort to conceal UAP-related activities.
• Confirmed the existence of U.S. crash retrieval programs aimed at reverse-engineering alien craft (51:16).
• Called for:
  • A unified government approach to UAP investigations.
  • Whistleblower protections to encourage testimony.

3. Michael Shellenberger's Testimony (37:36–43:50):

• Shellenberger discussed the Immaculate Constellation document, which allegedly details high-resolution imagery and data collected on UAPs.
• Shared accounts of whistleblowers who claim U.S. intelligence holds clear, high-definition videos of UAPs exhibiting extraordinary behaviors.
• Highlighted a lack of transparency from Arrow, the Pentagon's UAP investigation office, and the use of excessive classification to restrict public access.

4. Michael Gold's Testimony (43:57–49:13):

• Gold, a former NASA official, advocated for NASA to take a leading role in destigmatizing and researching UAP phenomena.
• Proposed using NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System to collect civilian reports of UAPs and employing AI to analyze archival data.
• Emphasized the potential for scientific breakthroughs through the study of anomalies.

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Highlighted Incidents:

• Admiral Gallaudet described the disappearance of an email related to a 2015 UAP encounter (28:02).
• Elizondo detailed signing a classified document preventing him from disclosing crash retrieval programs (51:04).
• Shellenberger referenced a high-definition video of UAPs near Kuwait (41:07).

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Closing Remarks (55:07–59:04):

• Witnesses urged Congress to:
  • Ensure transparency and declassification of UAP materials.
  • Foster collaboration among government, scientific, and private sectors.
  • Protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

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Key New Information:

• Details of the Immaculate Constellation document, claiming a long-standing UAP program.
• Allegations of high-quality UAP data and imagery withheld by the government.
• Testimony suggesting non-human intelligence may be involved in UAP phenomena.

While the hearing offered significant allegations and insights, concrete evidence such as high-resolution imagery or detailed reports was not disclosed. Much of the discussion relied on whistleblower accounts and classified information.

[Maskot]

And our current administration will give them free room, board and prepaid debit cards!

[piasa]

The world economy is a mess and politicians want to keep people from focusing on reality as much as possible to They manufacture as many distractions as possible. Bread and circuses.

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Summary of UAP Congressional Hearing (Second Hour)

The second hour of this UAP Congressional hearing included a robust discussion among witnesses and members of Congress, touching on UAP-related incidents, government transparency, whistleblower protections, and implications for national security. Below is a summary with key time markers:

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Highlights and Key Testimonies:

1. Transmedium Travel and the TikTok Incident (1:00:06–1:02:54)

• Witnesses described UAPs with capabilities such as entering water seamlessly, known as transmedium travel.
• The 2004 TikTok UAP incident, observed by Navy Commander David Fravor, was discussed. Witnesses emphasized the need for Congressional access to UAP data and criticized disinformation campaigns targeting whistleblowers.

2. UAPs and Military Installations (1:03:00–1:05:15)

• UAP sightings near sensitive U.S. military and nuclear sites were highlighted, suggesting deliberate surveillance.
• Witnesses speculated that reluctance to release UAP data may stem from concerns over exposing vulnerabilities in national defense systems.

3. Whistleblowers and the "Immaculate Constellation" Program (1:05:15–1:10:15)

• Discussion of the alleged “Immaculate Constellation” program, which reportedly involves reverse engineering of UAP technologies.
• Journalist Michael Shellenberger detailed his investigations and corroborated whistleblower accounts with additional sources.

4. Biological Effects and Encounters (1:14:15–1:16:50)

• Specific biological effects associated with UAP encounters were described, including psychological distress and physical sensations.
• Witnesses emphasized the need for systematic research into these phenomena.

5. Civilian and Military Reporting (1:18:15–1:21:04)

• NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System was praised as a model for gathering civilian data on UAP sightings.
• Witnesses advocated for greater transparency to overcome stigma and encourage reporting by both civilian and military pilots.

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Recurring Themes:

• Overclassification: Witnesses expressed concerns about excessive government secrecy surrounding UAP data, which hinders scientific research and public accountability.
• National Security Risks: UAPs’ proximity to military and nuclear facilities underscores potential threats that require further investigation.
• Whistleblower Protections: Witnesses stressed the importance of legislative measures to protect individuals coming forward with UAP-related information.

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Notable Questions and Witness Responses:

1. Admiral Gallaudet on UAP Threats to Pilots (1:58:40)

Admiral Gallaudet emphasized that UAPs pose significant safety risks to both military and civilian pilots, citing near collisions during training exercises.

2. Luis Elizondo on Non-Human Biologics (2:00:00–2:01:30)

Elizondo confirmed reports of recovered materials and biologics allegedly associated with UAPs but deferred detailed discussions to classified settings.

3. Shellenberger on Oceanic UAPs (1:54:01–1:55:40)

Described UAP sightings emerging from and submerging into oceans, suggesting the possibility of underwater bases or operations.

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Closing Remarks (2:01:50–2:08:27):

• Members of Congress reaffirmed the importance of continuing UAP investigations to ensure public safety and national security.
• Admiral Gallaudet and other witnesses underscored the need for improved air and maritime defense capabilities to address UAP incursions.

The hearing concluded with bipartisan calls for greater transparency, accountability, and funding for UAP research, as well as protections for whistleblowers willing to come forward with information.

[RoosterRedux]

Nonsense. The government is doing its very best to keep this issue out of the public eye and to hide this "distraction" as you put it from the public.

It is the public and former military who are driving this issue, not the government and politicians.

If you are going to make mature comments, at least stay abreast of the issues being discussed.

[FroggyTheGremlim]

How could it be ... superior technological beings who can survive 1000+ G accelerations yet are CRASHING all over the place?

[SaveFerris]

THIS

[SaveFerris]

After denying for decades and decades now they want to show us footage from Navy jets

I find it amazing that one of them is David Fravor who had a significant role in PBS’s “Carrier” series (2005?)

Then 15 years later he’s all over the place with his gun camera footage with obvious clearance from the U.S. Navy from 2004(?) IIRC

[RoosterRedux]

David Fravor is Top Gun and, during his active duty, was one of the most influential pilots in the entire Navy.

He's a famous guy.

[SaveFerris]

Oh definitely

I was just amazed that out of all of the Navy pilots he just happened to be the one involved in the Tic-Tac Incident with his wingman (woman?)

If memory serves - I’m pretty sleepy 😴 right now 💤💤💤💤

[Ueriah]

“How could it be ... superior technological beings who can survive 1000+ G accelerations yet are CRASHING all over the place?”

Well, about twenty Earth-years back, the Voltarians initiated policies that females would be allowed to pilot craft in the interests of diversity.

[PIF]

The military is forbidden by law from shooting the things down which is the reason the mysterious drone swarms over military bases remains unsolved.

[RoosterRedux]

They had helicopters on base at Langley AFB which could have followed them coming and going.

As Pete Hegseth says in his book, "The War on Warriors," our military has gone full DEI. They aren't interested in the work of defense. They only care about diversity and equity.

[Savage Beast]

Why change the name from "unidentified flying objects (UFOs)" to "unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs)"?

Bureaucratese?

[GMThrust]

Someone needed a promotion.

[Paul R.]

:-)