On Monday's broadcast of CNN's “Outfront,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, said, “I think the U.S. government is a little more open about what's going on here. He could have been honest and direct.” This is a big problem, so there's no need to worry about it. There are so many such drones out there right now that they are potentially dangerous. Someone may have malicious intent. ”
Mr. Smith said: [relevant remarks begin around 14:40] “First of all, no one knows everything about what’s going on, but here are three quick points about it: 1 One is, the hysteria is dangerous. As has been pointed out, many of these sightings are manned aircraft. Also, there are a lot of drones in the sky. , all this hysteria about dirty bombs and Iranian mothership conspiracies is completely fabricated.Secondly, this is a big problem. I think the U.S. government could have been a little more upfront and honest and forthright about what's going on here and its concerns because there are so many of these drones out there right now. It's there, and it's potentially dangerous. Someone could be malicious. What are we doing about it?”
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