George H.W. Bush Admits 'I Know a Fair Amount' About UFOs to Citizen
On March 7, 1988, at a political rally in Rogers, Arkansas, citizen Charles Huffer approaches Vice President George H.W. Bush with a tape recorder and asks if he would 'tell the truth about UFOs' once elected President. Bush replies 'Yeah, if we can find it, what it is. We are really interested.' After meeting with reporters, Bush re-emerges and Huffer holds him to his promise. When Huffer says 'You're a CIA man. You know all that stuff,' Bush replies: 'I know some. I know a fair amount.' This is a remarkable exchange — the current Vice President and former CIA Director openly stating knowledge about UFOs to a private citizen with a tape recorder — but the lack of press follow-up ensures the story dies.
Background
EVENT TITLE: George H.W. Bush Admits 'I Know a Fair Amount' About UFOs to Citizen
EVENT DATE: 1988-03-07
EVENT TYPE: disclosure
On March 7, 1988, during a political rally in Rogers, Arkansas, then-Vice President George H.W. Bush made comments to a citizen regarding UFOs. The exchange suggests an awareness of the subject, though the extent of his knowledge remains unclear.
The Incident
On March 7, 1988, citizen Charles Huffer approached Vice President George H.W. Bush at a political rally in Rogers, Arkansas. Huffer, equipped with a tape recorder, asked Bush if he would "tell the truth about UFOs" if elected President. Bush responded, "Yeah, if we can find it, what it is. We are really interested."
Investigation
The provided text does not indicate any formal investigation into Bush's statement or the topic of UFOs as a result of this interaction. The exchange appears to have been a brief, informal interaction between a citizen and a political figure.
Significance
The significance of this event lies in the implication that a high-ranking government official acknowledged an interest in and potential knowledge of UFOs. While the statement is vague, it contributes to the ongoing discussion surrounding government awareness and potential disclosure of information related to unidentified aerial phenomena. It also highlights the public's persistent interest in the topic and their attempts to engage with political figures on the issue. The statement is often cited by UFO researchers as evidence of high-level awareness.