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"It wasn't me" — HASC Chair Mike Rogers denies gutting Schumer's UAP amendment
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"It wasn't me" — HASC Chair Mike Rogers denies gutting Schumer's UAP amendment

Ep. 238 — Rep. Mike Rogers (5-7-2024)
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HASC Chair Mike Rogers reads opening statement in 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference committee. Photo: Matt Laslo

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Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) — Chair, House Armed Services Committee (HASC)

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Ask a Pol asks:

Do you know what happened to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's UAP amendment in the NDAA — National Defense Authorization Act — lat year? Was that you?

Key Rogers: 

“No, it wasn't me working on it,” HASC Chair Mike Rogers exclusively tells Ask a Pol

Was it Rep. Mike Turner?

“I don't remember,” Rogers tells us. “I really just don't.”

ICYMI — Ask a Pol’s exclusive w/ HASC Chair Mike Rogers outside 2023 NDAA negotiations

Caught our ear:

“I can't remember how it ended up,” HASC Chair Rogers tells Ask a Pol

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Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s exclusive interview with Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), slightly edited for clarity.

House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers (2023). Photo: Matt Laslo

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TRANSCRIPT: Rep. Mike Rogers

SCENE: Ask a Pol’s Matt Laslo has had a follow-up for HASC Chair Mike Rogers since our exits an elevator

Matt Laslo: “Hey, how are you?”

Mike Rogers: “I’m good.”

ML: “Was curious: do you know what happened toChuck Schumer's UAP amendment in the NDAA last year? Was that you who was working on the reforms?”

MR: “No, it wasn't me working on it. I can't remember. I can't remember how it ended up.”

ML: “Was it Turner — Chair Turner?”

MR: “I don't remember. I mean, I just don’t.”

ML: “Yeah?”

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MR: “I really just don't.”

ML: “Is there someone on your staff we can reach out to?”

MR: “Yeah...”

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Jake Harrelson's avatar

Can we FOIA committee debate?

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KnowingIs1/2TheBattle's avatar

No, unfortunately, FOIA is for executive branch agencies only. Congress didn’t include themselves nor the judiciary when they enacted the law.

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Matt Laslo's avatar

100% and 100% tears.

Laslo has asked some folks like Burlison and Burchett why they don't extend FOIA to Congress, cause many in party ran on it and all.

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Adam Chaidez's avatar

The amendment gutted itself??

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Chris's avatar

That's what I'm thinking. The NHI was the amendment all along. Cue X-files theme. Nobody will admit to it, so that's our last option.

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Matt Laslo's avatar

hahaha (tears)

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Christian's avatar

I believe Rogers…

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Abbas Michael Dharamsey's avatar

Trust no one.

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Matt Laslo's avatar

He seems to be a straight shooter. If a forgetful one...

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Chris's avatar

Btw someone using AI to have Rogers singing this would be hilarious. Funny thought lol.

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Chris's avatar

Not safe for work of course.

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Matt Laslo's avatar

Everything's safe for our workplace!!!!

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