An investigative filmmaker whose footage of unidentified aerial phenomena was shown to Congress Tuesday is emphasizing the importance of Washington's newfound transparency on UFOs

Jeremy Corbell joined "Americas Newsroom" to discuss the significance of the declassified sightings revealed during a historic public hearing with the Pentagon.

"[Lawmakers] are asking good questions," Corbell said. "They are pushing these individuals within our military who are in a position to know some of the information on things like, do we have materials? Are we initiating defense systems?"

Footage Corbell obtained from the USS Russell showing a swarm of over 100 UFOs on 10 Navy warships played during the hearing.

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