Details Quote by Steven M. Greer
“Various polls have indicated that approximately 10% of Americans (25 million people) have seen them at close range so that details of the structure of the object can be discerned.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on UFO Disclosure, 2001
A small but notable fraction of the population has observed unidentified objects up close, allowing detailed visual analysis.
In simple terms: About 10% of Americans have seen close‑up UFOs.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that eyewitness data can inform scientific inquiry.
Themes
UFOs
public perception
science
evidence
policy
Mood
curious
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
informative
analytical
When to use this quote
- research
- policy making
- media reporting
- education
- public debate
Key Concepts
Anecdotal observation
visual analysis
data collection
Questions to Reflect On
- How reliable are close‑range sightings?
- What standards should be applied to such evidence?
A Different Perspective
Eyewitness accounts may be unreliable or biased.
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