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1 disclosed that filters on radar systems were adjusted to
2 allow for detection and tracking of diverse sets of objects
3 for the first time. While opening the aperture can overload
4 the real-time analytic process we cannot keep turning a
5 blind eye to surveillance data that is critical to detecting
6 and tracking UAP.
7 We need to know whether Dr. Kirkpatrick could achieve
8 the necessary control over sensor filters and the storage
9 and access to raw surveillance data to find UAP anomalies.
10 Finally, one of the tasks Congress set for AARO is
11 serving as an open door for witnesses of UAP events or
12 participants in government activities related to UAPs to
13 come forward securely and disclose what they know without
14 fear of retribution for any possible violations of
15 previously signed nondisclosure agreements.
16 Congress mandated that AARO set up a publicly
17 discoverable and accessible process for safe disclosure.
18 While we know that AARO has already conducted a significant
19 number of interviews, many referred by Congress, we need to
20 set up a public process that -- and we need to know where
21 that effort stands.
22 With that, I would like to turn to Senator Ernst for
23 her opening statement.
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IAW FY24 NDAA, Section 1841(a)(1)(C)
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