Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth (hearing transcript)

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ment of Energy, and others play a role, but no one seems to be in
charge, leading to unchecked power and corruption.
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 inter-
national partners and allies.
Third, Congress should create a protected environment so whis-
tleblowers desperate to do the right thing can come forward with-
out fear. As it currently stands, these whistleblowers suffer because
of stigma, a code of silence, and concerns about retaliation.
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.
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 congres-
sional oversight.
In closing, we, as Americans, have never been afraid of a chal-
lenge. In fact, we thrive on them. Whether it is eradicating polio
or going to the moon, we do not run from a challenge. We take it
head on.
To the incoming administration in Congress, I say to you we
need immediate public transparency, and this hearing is an impor-
tant 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 han-
dle the truth, and I also believe the world deserves the truth.
Thank you, esteemed Members of Congress, for your time today.
It is profoundly appreciated by many.
Ms. MACE. Thank you.
I ask unanimous consent for Representatives Ogles of Tennessee
and Boebert of Colorado to be waved onto the Subcommittee for to-
day’s joint Subcommittee hearing for the purpose of asking ques-
tions.
Without objection, so ordered.
I would now like to recognize Mr. Shellenberger for his introduc-
tory remarks.
STATEMENT OF MICHAEL SHELLENBERGER
FOUNDER
PUBLIC
Mr. SHELLENBERGER. Chairwoman Mace, Chairman Grothman,
Ranking Member Connolly, Ranking Member Garcia, Members of
the Subcommittees, thank you for inviting my testimony.
One of Congress’ most important responsibilities is oversight of
the executive branch, in general, and the military and intelligence
community in particular. Unfortunately, there is a growing body of
evidence that the U.S. Government is not being transparent about
what it knows about unidentified anomalous phenomena and that