WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following press release:

Today, after President Trump announced (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trump-says-directing-pentagon-release-files-related-ufos-aliens-rcna259833) that he is directing his administration to release files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement:

"This is good news, and I am encouraged to see the president lend his support to this effort. I have been pushing for years for increased disclosure and transparency around UAPs. My work to establish and strengthen the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office has already brought about significant progress in improving inte...