Brief
Eric Burlison
The claims the writer was given for Eric Burlison, in the order they were given.
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A Brazilian soldier who arrived at the 1996 Brazil UFO crash site and touched the alleged craft or the being subsequently died, and an unknown bacterium or microorganism was found in his body.
“We also heard from someone who does testing, who was testing the blood samples of one of the individuals, the military personnel, that they said that he expired because of an interaction with either the craft or the alien. And so that individual had tested and found that there was a type of bacteria or a type of you know, microorganism that was unknown that they could not identify that was related to that individual's death.”
Congressman seeks CIA, FBI help on Brazil's alleged 1996 UFO crash | Elizabeth Vargas Reports 00:04:38.0-00:05:10.8 testimony second hand
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An unknown bacterium or microorganism found in the deceased Brazilian soldier could not be identified by testing personnel.
“They couldn't identify the bacteria.”
Congressman seeks CIA, FBI help on Brazil's alleged 1996 UFO crash | Elizabeth Vargas Reports 00:05:32.5-00:05:33.6 observation second hand
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Congressman Eric Burleson holds the opinion that the witnesses who came forward regarding the 1996 Brazil UFO crash have honest motives and are not deliberately lying.
“And so I don't think that people are purposefully trying to come forward and lie. I think that their motives are pretty honest.”
Congressman seeks CIA, FBI help on Brazil's alleged 1996 UFO crash | Elizabeth Vargas Reports 00:06:34.2-00:06:41.0 opinion first hand
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If not for Matt Gaetz's involvement, Tim Burchett, Anna Paulina Luna, and Eric Burlison would still be at Eglin Air Force Base trying to get answers about UAP.
“it is not in my notes here but Matt Gaetz—if it had not been for Matt Gaetz, myself, him, and Luna would still be down at Eglin Air Force Base trying to get some answers.”
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency 2023-07-26 char:10458-10620 opinion first hand
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Tim Burchett, Matt Gaetz, Anna Paulina Luna, and Eric Burlison visited Eglin Air Force Base to try to get answers on UAP.
“if it had not been for Matt Gaetz, myself, him, and Luna would still be down at Eglin Air Force Base trying to get some answers.”
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency 2023-07-26 char:10500-10620 testimony first hand
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Representatives Luna, Burlison, Gaetz, Burchett, Comer, Ogles, Langworthy, Raskin, and Ocasio-Cortez were also present at the 2023-07-26 House hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena.
“Also present: Representatives Luna, Burlison, Gaetz, Burchett, Comer, Ogles, Langworthy, Raskin, and Ocasio-Cortez.”
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency 2023-07-26 char:5085-5193 administrative second hand
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Glenn Grothman waived Tim Burchett, Anna Paulina Luna, Matt Gaetz, Eric Burlison, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Andy Ogles onto the Subcommittee for the purpose of participating in the 2023-07-26 hearing.
“Additionally, without objection, the following Members are waived on to the Subcommittee for the purpose of participating in today's hearing: Mr. Burchett of Tennessee, Ms. Luna of Florida, Mr. Gaetz of Florida, Mr. Burlison of Missouri, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez of New York, and Mr. Ogles of Tennessee.”
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency 2023-07-26 char:5382-5668 administrative first hand
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Eric Burlison announced David Grusch as a Special Advisor.
“Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) is pleased to announce David Grusch, a decorated former U.S. Air Force officer and senior civilian intelligence official, as a Special Advisor.”
Rep. Burlison Welcomes Former U.S. Air Force Officer David Grusch as Special Advisor 2025-03-27 char:131-302 administrative
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David Grusch is immensely humbled and deeply honoured to join Eric Burlison and his team of professionals in pushing for government transparency.
“"I'm both immensely humbled and deeply honored to join Congressman Burlison and his amazing team of professionals in pushing for government transparency," said Grusch.”
Rep. Burlison Welcomes Former U.S. Air Force Officer David Grusch as Special Advisor 2025-03-27 char:1904-2066 opinion first hand
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David Grusch will use his expertise to support Eric Burlison and help the United States Congress restore full oversight while enabling the Legislative Branch's ability to investigate and hold accountable those who broke the law and lied to Congress, the Executive Office of the President, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the United States Department of Justice.
“I will use all my expertise to support Rep. Burlison and help the US Congress restore full oversight while enabling the Legislative Branch's ability to investigate and hold those accountable who have broken the law and lied not only to our Congress, but also to the Executive Office of the President, Director of National Intelligence, and Department of Justice”
Rep. Burlison Welcomes Former U.S. Air Force Officer David Grusch as Special Advisor 2025-03-27 char:2214-2568 opinion first hand
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Eric Burlison is a strong advocate for government transparency.
“Rep. Burlison, a strong advocate for government transparency, underscores his commitment to government accountability and transparency on the UAP topic with this appointment.”
Rep. Burlison Welcomes Former U.S. Air Force Officer David Grusch as Special Advisor 2025-03-27 char:2580-2742 administrative
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Eric Burlison underscores his commitment to government accountability and transparency on the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) topic with the appointment of David Grusch as Special Advisor.
“underscores his commitment to government accountability and transparency on the UAP topic with this appointment”
Rep. Burlison Welcomes Former U.S. Air Force Officer David Grusch as Special Advisor 2025-03-27 char:2642-2742 administrative
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David Grusch will contribute his expertise to Eric Burlison's efforts to promote transparency regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and other matters on the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets.
“will contribute his expertise to Rep. Burlison's efforts to promote transparency regarding UAP and other matters on the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets”
Rep. Burlison Welcomes Former U.S. Air Force Officer David Grusch as Special Advisor 2025-03-27 char:495-661 administrative
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The American people deserve answers about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
“"The American people deserve answers about UAPs," said Rep. Burlison.”
Rep. Burlison Welcomes Former U.S. Air Force Officer David Grusch as Special Advisor 2025-03-27 char:673-735 opinion first hand
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David Grusch has risked his career to expose critical information.
“"David Grusch has risked his career to expose critical information."”
Rep. Burlison Welcomes Former U.S. Air Force Officer David Grusch as Special Advisor 2025-03-27 char:749-803 opinion first hand
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Eric Burlison considers David Grusch's expertise vital to efforts to uncover the truth about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and hold the government accountable.
“"His expertise will be vital as we work to uncover the truth and hold the government accountable."”
Rep. Burlison Welcomes Former U.S. Air Force Officer David Grusch as Special Advisor 2025-03-27 char:816-900 opinion first hand
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Eric Burlison has recently indicated a willingness to investigate Ross Coulthart's allegation about a large UFO-related site outside the continental United States.
“Representative Eric Burleson has recently indicated a willingness to investigate that allegation.”
The DANGEROUS Truth About UFOs - Ross Coulthart | DEBRIEFED ep. 76 2026-02-20 02:14:00.3-02:14:05.6 testimony second hand
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Eric Burlison has said publicly that he too has heard that the existence of the large UFO-related site described by Ross Coulthart is a classified piece of knowledge.
“he's said publicly that he too has heard that this is a classified piece of knowledge”
The DANGEROUS Truth About UFOs - Ross Coulthart | DEBRIEFED ep. 76 2026-02-20 02:14:14.8-02:14:22.8 hearsay second hand
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Eric Burlison was briefed about an event at a military installation in the Western United States where plasmoid-type phenomena were observed.
“when I was briefed about the event that happened recently in the Western United States, the military installation, where they saw those plasmoid type things,”
Episode 73: Science vs. Secrecy 2026-06-30 00:16:48.6-00:16:55.5 testimony first hand
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When Eric Burlison asked officials from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) what the plasmoid-type phenomena observed at a Western United States military installation were, the officials said they did not know, and confirmed their top scientists also did not know.
“Sitting in that room with ODNI, I asked the question, what in the world are these things doing? And they said, we don't know. And I said, surely you have your top scientists looking into this. What do they say? They said, sir, we really don't.”
Episode 73: Science vs. Secrecy 2026-06-30 00:16:56.9-00:17:09.1 testimony first hand
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Eric Burlison distinguishes the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP) from what people describe as the legacy program, noting they are not necessarily the same thing.
“Dr. Puthoff, so help me understand the difference between AAWSAP and what people describe as the legacy program, because it seems like... They aren't necessarily the same thing.”
Episode 73: Science vs. Secrecy 2026-06-30 00:27:56.1-00:28:05.2 opinion first hand
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Eric Burlison states that the gatekeeper structure protecting the legacy program still exists today.
“And this exists today. This exists today.”
Episode 73: Science vs. Secrecy 2026-06-30 00:37:24.2-00:37:25.9 opinion first hand
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If Avi Loeb cannot get through gatekeepers, Eric Burlison would ask the White House and tell President Trump there is a problem.
“I'd ask the White House. I'd say, Mr. President, we got a problem.”
Episode 73: Science vs. Secrecy 2026-06-30 00:54:21.3-00:54:25.1 opinion first hand
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Eric Burlison was briefed on an event where a government agency attempted to set up conditions designed to cause unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) to appear, with the goal of documenting or recording them.
“I was briefed on an event that occurred where they basically tried to set up a perfect-case scenario that would cause UAP to come in, and then to capture them—or to try to document or record them.”
FBI Photos Show Orbs Beneath Helicopter During Alleged ODNI UAP “Luring Operation” — Liberation Times | Reimagining Old News 2026-07-12 char:11212-11403 testimony third hand
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Eric Burlison considers the unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) luring operation to have been very successful and assesses that it was undeniable.
“And it was very successful. This only happened a few months ago, and this is when the whole conversation changed, because that event was one that no one could deny.”
FBI Photos Show Orbs Beneath Helicopter During Alleged ODNI UAP “Luring Operation” — Liberation Times | Reimagining Old News 2026-07-12 char:11411-11570 opinion third hand
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Eric Burlison credits the December 2025 unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) encounter as a core reason why transparency efforts regarding UAP have accelerated in recent months.
“This only happened a few months ago, and this is when the whole conversation changed, because that event was one that no one could deny.”
FBI Photos Show Orbs Beneath Helicopter During Alleged ODNI UAP “Luring Operation” — Liberation Times | Reimagining Old News 2026-07-12 char:11439-11570 opinion third hand
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Multiple credible personnel from top intelligence sectors witnessed the December 2025 unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) encounters.
“There were so many people who witnessed these things, and they were all credible people working in our top intelligence sector.”
FBI Photos Show Orbs Beneath Helicopter During Alleged ODNI UAP “Luring Operation” — Liberation Times | Reimagining Old News 2026-07-12 char:11600-11720 testimony third hand
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Eric Burlison was briefed by government officials on the December 2025 encounter within days or weeks after the event occurred.
“They brought me in to brief me on this within a few days or weeks after the event happened.”
FBI Photos Show Orbs Beneath Helicopter During Alleged ODNI UAP “Luring Operation” — Liberation Times | Reimagining Old News 2026-07-12 char:11730-11812 testimony third hand
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Eric Burlison believes that government officials briefed him on the December 2025 incident because they knew he was researching unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) topics.
“I felt that was nice that they did that; they knew I was researching this topic.”
FBI Photos Show Orbs Beneath Helicopter During Alleged ODNI UAP “Luring Operation” — Liberation Times | Reimagining Old News 2026-07-12 char:11822-11896 opinion third hand
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Eric Burlison told House Majority Leader Steve Scalise about the December 2025 unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) incident briefing.
“I had only told Leader Scalise about this, and now everybody wants this briefing.”
FBI Photos Show Orbs Beneath Helicopter During Alleged ODNI UAP “Luring Operation” — Liberation Times | Reimagining Old News 2026-07-12 char:12087-12159 testimony second hand
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The December 2025 incident precipitated a classified briefing for members of United States Congress, including House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Representatives Eric Burlison and Tim Burchett.
“precipitated a classified briefing for members of Congress, including [House Majority Leader Steve] Scalise and Representatives [Eric] Burlison and [Tim] Burchett.”
FBI Photos Show Orbs Beneath Helicopter During Alleged ODNI UAP “Luring Operation” — Liberation Times | Reimagining Old News 2026-07-12 char:1554-1708 testimony first hand
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Eric Burlison is likely to press Defense Intelligence Agency leadership to obtain the withheld classified foreign intelligence reporting on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP).
“and I know Representative Burlison is likely going to pulse DIA leadership to get that.”
David Grusch: The Whistleblower Who Told Congress We're Not Alone 2026-08-13 00:31:37.1-00:31:42.2 testimony first hand
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David Grusch works part-time as a professional staff member for Eric Burlison.
“Obviously, I'm a professional staff member for Representative Burlison part-time”
David Grusch: The Whistleblower Who Told Congress We're Not Alone 2026-08-13 00:32:44.9-00:32:47.9 administrative first hand
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David Grusch attended a classified meeting with Representative Eric Burlison in which he challenged the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) of the United States Department of Defense.
“I challenged DOD arrows office last year in a meeting. I was in a in a classified meeting with Representative Burlison”
David Grusch: The Whistleblower Who Told Congress We're Not Alone 2026-08-13 00:49:01.5-00:49:07.5 testimony first hand