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AI Summary

This document is a letter from Dr. Steven M. Greer, Director of the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI), to President Clinton regarding the planned disclosure of information related to UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. It discusses the need for government cooperation in facilitating public testimony from witnesses and the implications of such a disclosure for national and world security.

Key Findings

- Dr. Greer emphasizes the importance of allowing witnesses to speak openly about UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. - The letter outlines the potential benefits of disclosure, including advancements in technology and international cooperation. - It warns against the risks of continued secrecy and the potential for public panic if information is revealed suddenly. - Greer argues that current covert management of UFO-related information poses a greater threat to national security than the existence of extraterrestrial life itself.

OCR Text

FOIA Number: 2006-0483-F FOIA MAR This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Scheduling Office Series/Staff Member: Subseries: OA/1D Number: Folder ID: Folder Title: [Stephen Greer] Stack: s 7657 Row: Section: 39 4 Shelf: 6 Position: 3 Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION 001. letter Steven Greer to President Clinton (partial) (2 pages) 11/15/ 1996 P6/b(6) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Scheduling Office OA/Box Number: 7657 FOLDER TITLE: 197878 [Stephen Greer] 2006-0483-F ds263 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act -144 U.S.C. 2204(a)) Pl National Security Classified Information l(a)(l) of the PRA] P'Z Relating to the appointment to Federal office l(a)(2) of the PRA] P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information l(a)(4) of the PRA] PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA] P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2201(3). RR. Document will be reviewed upon request. Freedom of Information Act -IS U.S.C. SS2(b)] b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA) b(2) Release would disclose Internal personnel rules and practices of an agency l(b)(2) of the FOIA] b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA) b(S) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(S) of the FOIA] b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] Steven M. Greer, M.D. Director THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 6, 1996 Center For the Study of Extreterrestrial Intelligence Post Office Box 15401 Asheville, North Carolina 28813 Dear Dr. Greer: Thank you for inviting President Clinton to meet with you. The President has asked us to convey his appreciation for your kind offer. Unfortunately, the President's schedule will not permit him to accept your invitation. He regrets that he will be unable to honor your request. However, please know that the President sincerely appreciates your thoughtful offer. On behalf of the President, thank you again for writing. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if we can provide you with any further assistance. SSS/AH/hxs Sincerely, S. Streett of Scheduling ~~ Anne Hawley Director of Scheduling CSETI Steven M. Greer M.D. -International Director · 15 November 1996 To: President William Jefferson Clinton Vice President Al Gore National Security Advisor Tony Lake Secretary of Defense William Perry Secretary of State Warren Christopher DCI John Deutch General Shalikashvili, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Mr. Arlen Specter, Chairman, Senate Intelligence Committee Mr. Larry Combast, Chairman, House Intelligence Committee Mr. Strom Thurmond, Chairman, Senate Armed Services Committee Mr. Floyd Spence, Chairman, House National Security Committee Dr. Daniel Golden, Director of NASA FBI Director Louis Freeh Attorney General Janet Reno From: Steven M. Greer M .D., Director of CSETI RE: Planned Disclosure on the UFO/Extraterrestrial Subject and National Security Oaths The CSETI (Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Project Starlight initiative has now identified several dozen former and current military, intelligence and defense contractor related witnesses to UFO/ETI events and projects. As set out in a number of documents and briefings (see enclosures) it is our intention to have these important witnesses provide open, public testimony on this matter in the very near future. In the summer of 1995, we requested that the President take appropriate steps to allow these witnesses to speak openly, without civil, military or other penalties. Since then, there has been an exponential growth in the number of such witnesses who wish to come forward. Some of them are elderly, and suffering from serious medical conditions. We feel that these patriotic and courageous heros of our country - who very much wish to tell their fellow citizens the truth on this matter-must not take this information to the…

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