UFO Secrets in Congress
off the record: information that can be shared privately but cannot be made public
Earlier this week, the US Congress held a meeting about UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) or UFOs. Experts argued for more information to be shared with the public.
Luis Elizondo, a former Pentagon official, said the government has recovered UAPs. When asked for more information, he said he could only do so off the record.
Journalist Michael Shellenberger showed lawmakers documents about secret programs. He said the government is using advanced UAP technology but keeping it secret.
The experts believe hiding information about UAPs slows down scientific progress. They asked the government to let researchers work openly and give the public clear answers.
Sample sentences
The reporter agreed to keep the politician’s comments off the record to protect their identity.
She asked to speak off the record about the new project before the official announcement.
The celebrity gave an off-the-record interview where they shared personal stories that were not published.
Origin
The expressions “off the record” and “on the record” come from journalism. Reporters use “on the record” when someone agrees their words can be shared with the public. “Off the record” means the speaker’s words cannot be shared publicly. These expressions help people decide what information is public or private during interviews or conversations.
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