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1 research AARO has found no credible evidence thus far of
2 extraterrestrial activity, off world technology, or objects
3 that defy the known laws of physics.
4 In the event sufficient scientific data wherever
5 obtained that a UAP encountered can only be explained by
6 extraterrestrial origin, we are committed to working with
7 our interagency partners at NASA to appropriately inform
8 U.S. government's leadership of its findings.
9 For those few cases that have leaked to the public
10 previously and subsequently commented on by the U.S.
11 government I encourage those who hold alternative theories
12 or views to submit your research to credible peer-reviewed
13 scientific journals. AARO is working very hard to do the
14 same. That is how science works, not by blog or social
15 media.
16 We know that there is tremendous public interest in UAP
17 and a desire for answers from AARO. By its very nature the
18 UAP challenge has for decades lent itself to mystery,
19 sensationalism, and even conspiracy.
20 For that reason, AARO remains committed to
21 transparency, accountability, and to sharing as much with
22 the American public as we can consistent with our obligation
23 to protect not only intelligence sources and methods but
24 U.S. and allied capabilities.
25 However, AARO's work will take time if we are committed
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