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Representative Tim Burchett made comments about classified alien-related information he has seen

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) told Newsmax that people would be "up at night" if classified alien-related information he has been briefed on were released publicly. His comments come months after President Trump promised to have the Pentagon release files on alien and extraterrestrial life.

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HThe HillCENTER162d ago

“Burchett on aliens: 'You'd be up at night' if 'the things that I've seen' are released”

HPHuffPostLEFT162d ago

“GOP Rep Says America Would Become 'Unglued' If Alien Files Get Released”

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Rep. Tim Burchett stated people would be 'up at night' if the things he has seen were released
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