I’m hoping to make a single document that I can provide to my skeptic friends and family. I’ve made a pretty decent list so far and I’m hoping the community can help me critique my current list and add additional resources that will make it stronger. Full DISCLOSURE, I used ChatGPT to help me make this list so there could be some errors that I overlooked. If there’s enough interest, I’ll make a 2nd list with all the suggestions posted on this thread for anyone else who wants this resource. Here is what I have so far. Please be critical and respectful!

Luis Elizondo, Former Director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP)

“These objects [UAPs] are displaying characteristics that are not currently within the U.S. inventory nor in any foreign inventory that we are aware of. If it’s not ours, and it’s not theirs, then someone or something else must be operating these vehicles.”— CBS News “The things that we are observing are demonstrating advanced technology that is far beyond what we can replicate. We’re talking about objects that can accelerate, decelerate, and change directions at speeds that no known technology can match.”— 60 Minutes

Christopher Mellon, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence

“We have encountered technology that is far beyond our current understanding of aerodynamics. These vehicles, in ways we cannot explain, exhibit capabilities that defy physics as we know it. This isn’t ours and it’s not another nation’s; it has to be from somewhere else.”— Politico “These vehicles are exhibiting advanced performance capabilities that we don’t possess, and if we don’t possess them, and no other nation does either, then we have to consider the possibility that they are from some other intelligence.”— The Hill

John Ratcliffe, Former Director of National Intelligence

“When we talk about sightings, we’re talking about objects seen by navy and air force pilots, or picked up by satellite imagery, that frankly engage in actions that are difficult to explain, movements that are hard to replicate, that we don’t have the technology for.”— Fox News “We’re seeing unexplained phenomena that demonstrate capabilities we do not have. Pilots have observed objects making maneuvers that are beyond human technology. This suggests a presence that is beyond our current scientific understanding.”— Fox News

David Grusch, Former U.S. Intelligence Officer

“We are not alone. We have spacecraft from other species visiting us. We have the recovery of partial fragments through intact vehicles. The phenomenon is real, and we are being visited by non-human intelligences.”— ABC News “There is evidence of spacecraft that have landed or crashed. The recovered material shows technology that is far advanced from our own and indicates we are not alone. These are not isolated incidents but a pattern of visits.”— The Debrief

Karl Nell, Retired U.S. Army Colonel

“I have seen things that I cannot explain, and it was not our technology. This is definitive proof of something non-human.”— The New York Times “Based on the evidence we have, there’s no doubt in my mind that we are dealing with vehicles and technologies that are not of this Earth. These are not conventional aircraft but something far more advanced.”— The New York Times

Harry Reid, Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader

“The American people have a right to know more — and we ought to try to find out the origins of these phenomena. The government has been hiding information about these sightings for too long. I have initiated funding for research to understand the technology and the intent behind these phenomena.”— Politico “The information provided to me over the years strongly suggests that there are indeed vehicles that have been observed that are of non-human origin. We need to get to the bottom of this and inform the public.”— Politico

Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator

“I’ve talked to those pilots, and they know they saw something, and their radars locked on to it. And they don’t know what it is. And we don’t know what it is.”— CBS News “Our pilots have encountered objects that move in ways and at speeds that are beyond anything known to man. These are not artifacts of human technology, which raises the possibility of otherworldly origins.”— CBS News

Admiral Roscoe Hillenkoetter, First Director of the CIA

“It is time for the truth to be brought out in open Congressional hearings. Behind the scenes, high-ranking Air Force officers are soberly concerned about the UFOs. But through official secrecy and ridicule, many citizens are led to believe the unknown flying objects are nonsense.”— The New York Times “High-ranking Air Force officers are gravely concerned about the UFOs. But through official secrecy and ridicule, many citizens are led to believe the unknown flying objects are nonsense. We need to tell the public the truth about these observations.”— The New York Times

Paul Hellyer, Former Canadian Minister of National Defence

“Aliens have been visiting Earth for thousands of years. The technology they possess is beyond anything we have, and there is evidence they are not only visiting but engaging with our world.”— The Toronto Star “Aliens are living among us and are watching us. Their presence on Earth is confirmed by both the personal experiences of abductees and the testimony of high-ranking military officials who have seen the evidence. Governments know and have been working with different alien species for decades.”— The Guardian

Jacques Vallée, Astronomer and UFO Researcher

“There is a phenomenon here that is displaying intelligent behavior and interacting with human beings. The data and credible reports from around the world indicate that these are not our creations but are of a different origin.”— Scientific American “There is no doubt in my mind that the phenomena we are observing represent a form of intelligence that is not of this Earth. The evidence from credible witnesses and physical traces suggests ongoing interaction with human beings.”— Scientific American

Stanton Friedman, Nuclear Physicist and UFO Researcher

“The evidence is overwhelming that Earth is being visited by extraterrestrial spacecraft. We have physical traces and documented sightings from credible witnesses. These are not mere hallucinations but evidence of advanced technology from beyond Earth.”— NBC News “Based on my research, it is clear that we are being visited by extraterrestrial vehicles. The documentation is compelling, and the physical traces left behind cannot be explained by any known human activity.”— NBC News

John Mack, Harvard Psychiatrist

“There is a compelling, powerful phenomenon here that I can’t account for in any other way. The stories from abductees provide consistent, credible evidence that they are interacting with alien beings.”

Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 Astronaut

“I happen to be privileged enough to be in on the fact that we have been visited on this planet. The UFO phenomenon is real, although it’s been covered up by our governments for quite a long time.”— The Daily Telegraph “I have seen the documents and spoken with high-level officials who confirm the reality of extraterrestrial visitations. These visits are a reality and need to be taken seriously.”— The Guardian

Gordon Cooper, Mercury Astronaut

“I believe that these extraterrestrial vehicles and their crews are visiting this planet from other planets. I have encountered objects performing maneuvers that no human aircraft could achieve.”— NBC News “During my career as a test pilot and astronaut, I have seen objects performing maneuvers that defy our current understanding of physics. I believe these are advanced extraterrestrial vehicles.”— The Huffington Post

Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 Astronaut

“There was something out there that was close enough to be observed, sort of L-shaped. We saw a light outside the spacecraft that appeared to be moving alongside us. It was clearly an object and not a reflection or star.”— The Huffington Post “We saw a light out the window that appeared to be moving alongside us. It was clearly an object and not a reflection or star. It’s difficult to say what it was, but it was something out of the ordinary.”— AOL

Robert Bigelow, Aerospace Entrepreneur

“There is an existing presence, an ET presence. I have spent millions on UFO research and can confirm they are here, monitoring and interacting with our planet. Their presence is a fact, supported by credible evidence.”— 60 Minutes

Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President

“In 1969, I saw a UFO. It was a bright, changing object in the sky, moving in ways that no human technology could. I’m convinced it was not from this world.”— The Washington Post “One thing’s for sure, I saw a UFO. It was a very bright object in the sky that changed colors and moved at speeds that defied explanation. It was definitely not a conventional aircraft.”— ABC News

Ronald Reagan, Former U.S. President

“I looked out the window and saw this white light. It was zigzagging around. I asked the pilot to follow it, and we followed it for several minutes. It suddenly shot away at a speed we couldn’t match.”— The Washington Post “We followed it for several minutes before it suddenly accelerated and moved away from us at incredible speed. This was not a hallucination but a real encounter with something beyond our understanding.”— The Los Angeles Times

Gary McKinnon, UK Hacker

“In my hacking of U.S. defense systems, I came across evidence of ‘non-terrestrial officers’ and fleets of spacecraft not belonging to any known Earthly organization. This suggests an extraterrestrial presence.”— BBC News “I found a list of officers’ names under the heading ‘Non-Terrestrial Officers’ and a list of ‘fleet-to-fleet transfers.’ This was concrete proof to me that the U.S. military was engaging with alien technology.”— The Guardian

Nick Pope, Former UK Ministry of Defence Official

“The sightings we have recorded cannot be explained by any known technology or phenomena. We are dealing with something from beyond our world, and it’s crucial to investigate further.”— The Sun “There are things flying around up there that we can’t explain. The evidence suggests that these objects are not of human origin and represent a potential security threat.”— The Telegraph

Philip Corso, Former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer

“I had the evidence that a crash did happen here. There were bodies. The recovered materials were of non-human origin and exhibited capabilities beyond anything we have.”— The Day After Roswell “I witnessed firsthand the technology from the Roswell crash. This technology was so advanced that it was clear it came from a source beyond Earth.”— CNN

John Podesta, Former White House Chief of Staff

“It’s time to open the books on questions that have remained in the dark. We have evidence that there are unexplained objects interacting with our airspace, and it’s crucial to declassify and share this information to understand what these entities represent.”— The Washington Post “There is credible evidence that suggests we are dealing with phenomena that are not of this Earth. The American people deserve to know the truth about these encounters.”— The New York Times

Eric Davis, Astrophysicist, Former Consultant to the Pentagon

“The Nimitz encounters are proof positive that we are not alone. These are real objects performing maneuvers that are far beyond any human capabilities.”— New York Magazine “The encounters we’ve documented are definitive proof that we are dealing with entities and technologies not from this Earth. These are real objects performing maneuvers that are far beyond any human capabilities.”— The New York Times

David Fravor, U.S. Navy Pilot

“During our mission, we encountered an object that moved in ways that defy our current understanding of physics. It’s clear that this was not a product of any known human technology.”— The New York Times “The object I saw was unlike anything I’ve ever encountered in my flying career. It demonstrated capabilities that are far beyond any human technology. This was not from this world.”— 60 Minutes

Haim Eshed, Former Head of Israel’s Defense Ministry’s Space Directorate

“The Unidentified Flying Objects have asked not to publish that they are here, humanity is not ready yet. They have been waiting until today for humanity to develop and reach a stage where we will generally understand what space and spaceships are.”— Jerusalem Post “There is an agreement between the U.S. government and the aliens. They signed a contract with us to do experiments here. They, too, are researching and trying to understand the whole fabric of the universe, and they want us as helpers.”— The Guardian

Videos

“FLIR1” (or “Tic Tac”) Description: Video showing a Tic Tac-shaped object recorded by a U.S. Navy fighter jet in 2004. The object demonstrates high-speed movement and abrupt changes in direction. Sources: YouTube – New York Times Department of Defense (DoD) Release ABC News “GIMBAL” Description: Video showing a UAP with a distinct glowing aura, rotating as it moves against the wind, captured by a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet. Sources: YouTube – New York Times Department of Defense (DoD) Release CBS News “GOFAST” Description: Video capturing a UAP skimming over the ocean at high speed, with U.S. Navy pilots discussing the object’s speed and maneuvers. Sources: YouTube – New York Times Department of Defense (DoD) Release NBC News “Pyramid” UFO Description: Video showing pyramid-shaped UFOs recorded by U.S. Navy personnel aboard the USS Russell in 2019. The objects are seen flying over the ship. Sources: YouTube – Jeremy Corbell Corbell’s Website NBC News “Omaha Sphere” Description: Video of a spherical UAP diving into the ocean without any signs of impact, recorded by the USS Omaha in 2019. Sources: YouTube – Jeremy Corbell Corbell’s Website The Debrief “USS Kearsarge” Encounter Description: A video showing UAPs swarming around the USS Kearsarge in 2021. The objects appear to be flying at high speed and display erratic movements. Sources: YouTube – Jeremy Corbell Corbell’s Website NBC News “Aguadilla UFO” Description: Infrared video showing a UAP over Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, captured by the Homeland Security aircraft in 2013. The object is seen moving at high speed and entering the water without making a splash. Sources: YouTube – SCU “NASA Tether Incident” Description: Video from NASA’s STS-75 mission showing numerous objects moving around a tether in space, appearing to exhibit non-ballistic motion. Sources: YouTube – UFO Institute “Phoenix Lights” Description: Video from multiple sources showing a series of lights in a V-shaped formation over Phoenix, Arizona, in 1997. Witnesses reported the lights as part of a large, silent craft. Sources: YouTube – The ‘X’ Zone Broadcast Network “Goosebumps UFO” Description: Footage captured by Paul Trent in 1950 showing a classic saucer-shaped UFO over McMinnville, Oregon. Sources: YouTube – Mysterious Universe Life Magazine

Photos

“The Acorn” Description: Photo taken by a Navy pilot showing an acorn-shaped object flying over the Atlantic Ocean in 2019. Sources: CBS “The Sphere” Description: Photo of a metallic sphere, taken from an F/A-18 fighter jet, showing an object suspended mid-air. Sources: Live science “The Metallic Blimp” Description: Photo showing a large, metallic blimp-shaped object spotted by Navy pilots. Sources: Washington Examiner “Bokeh Triangle” Description: Photo showing triangle-shaped UFOs over the USS Russell, correlating with the video evidence. Sources: Science Alert “The Green Orbs” Description: A series of photos showing green orb-like UFOs observed near U.S. Navy ships. Sources: CNN “Trent UFO Photos” Description: Famous photos taken by Paul Trent in 1950 showing a classic flying saucer over McMinnville, Oregon. These photos are considered among the best evidence of UFOs. Sources: PDX Today