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Senator Cory Booker, DN.J., said he is “frustrated” by the government’s lack of transparency surrounding recent drone sightings in his state and surrounding areas in the mid-Atlantic region.
On Capitol Hill Thursday, the senator said he has issued a letter asking for more information so Americans should be aware of what’s happening in the skies.
“I’ve been a little frustrated,” he told reporters. “There hasn’t been enough transparency for people to know what’s going on. It allows a lot of potentially misinformation, or at least fear, to be spread. We should know what’s going on in our skies.”
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said Thursday that he is “frustrated” by the government’s lack of transparency when it comes to investigating the large drones that have flown over several northeastern states in recent weeks. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Booker said he has been listening to his constituents and other elected leaders, all of whom share his concerns about mysterious drones.
“We have government agencies and organizations that should be able to provide a lot more information than the public has,” he said, adding that the public should have “good information” about a situation that “is understandably concerning.”
The senator also worries that the lack of transparency about drones could fuel misinformation.
“I’ve heard a lot about them, and again, I want to make sure we have all the facts,” he said.
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Asked if he thought the drones should be shot down, Booker had a different opinion than his congressman, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., who clearly stated that they should be, if necessary
“Safety first. You’re above neighborhoods and populated areas,” Booker said. “I think the most important thing right now is the safety and security of our communities, but we should know what’s going on.”
Large drones have been flying in New Jersey for weeks after the first one was spotted on November 18. (Brian Glenn/TMX/AP)
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Large drones were first discovered in New Jersey on Nov. 18, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed earlier this month.
The White House said at a daily press briefing on Thursday that a newly launched investigation into the drones has so far revealed nothing malicious, criminal or a threat to national security.
