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Steven Greer has actively engaged with the United States Congress to advocate for UFO disclosure, as evidenced by his private meetings with members between 1994 and 1997 [1], [2], [3]. Furthermore, Greer asserts that the United States Congress lacks effective control over classified UFO-related programs [4], [5], [6] and has unsuccessfully lobbied them to hold formal hearings on the matter [7].
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Steven M. Greer - Wikiquote en.wikiquote.org 9 facts
perspectiveSteven Greer asserts that the US Congress and the President do not have control over the 'structure of secrecy' surrounding classified programs.
accountBetween 1994 and 1997, Steven Greer and his associates attempted to engage legislative bodies, specifically the U.S. Congress, to facilitate UFO disclosure because they believed the U.S. President and his inner circle were too threatened to act.
accountBetween 1994 and 1997, Steven Greer attempted to reach out to legislative bodies, specifically the United States Congress, because he believed the President and his inner circle were too terrified or denied access to information to act on UFO disclosure.
claimSteven Greer asserts that neither the US Congress nor the President has effective control over certain classified defense programs.
accountSteven Greer and his associates met privately with members of the United States Congress, finding that while the Congressmen wanted to know about UFO information, they were unwilling to take action.
accountBetween 1994 and 1997, Steven Greer and his associates attempted to engage legislative bodies, specifically the United States Congress, to facilitate the disclosure of UFO information after concluding that the President and his inner circle were too threatened to act.
perspectiveSteven Greer asserts that 'unacknowledged extra access projects' operate in an extra-constitutional manner, often without the knowledge or control of the U.S. Congress or the presidency.
claimSteven Greer claims that members of the United States Congress and President Bill Clinton were denied access when making inquiries about UFO-related programs.
accountSteven Greer and his associates met privately with various members of the United States Congress between 1994 and 1997, finding that while the Congressmen were interested in the information, they were unwilling to take official action.
How the Pentagon Started Taking U.F.O.s Seriously | The New Yorker newyorker.com 2 facts
accountSteven Greer hoped that the media would cover his press conference and that Congress would hold hearings on the U.F.O. topic, but the media covered the event with derision and Congress did not hold hearings.
accountAt a press conference, Steven Greer claimed that members of Congress and the Pentagon have wept while speaking to him about the U.F.O. issue and that he intends to ensure the matter is properly disclosed.