March 9, 2004

Senator John Kerry
Presidential Candidate
901 15th Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005

Dear Senator Kerry:

Paradigm Research Group invites you to give a keynote speech at the X-Conference, Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the Hilton Washington, DC North, Gaithersburg, Maryland.   The context of this invitation is unusual and important.

Recent national polls by Time, CNN, Reuters and others have consistently shown over 80% of the American people indicate their government is lying to them regarding suspected extraterrestrial-related phenomena and 50% believe extraterrestrial craft are the reason for worldwide sightings.  Any other major issue with these numbers would incite a firestorm of media attention and institutional investigation.

For too long candidates for the office of president have been unable or unwilling to speak to this issue or treat questions from the public on this matter seriously.   The polling numbers clearly indicate this must not continue.   Trust in government, at an historical low, is being severely damaged by the absence of honest, intelligent engagement of this issue by candidates and elected officials.

The X-Conference is a major event being held in the Washington, DC metro area which offers a perfect opportunity for you to address this issue to a large contingent of very interest citizens.   Your views on secrecy abuse/reform, the last issue engaged by the late Senator Patrick Moynihan, would also be welcome.  

I am aware of the political risks concomitant with this suggestion and would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate why these risks are outweighed by the benefits to you, your constituents and the nation.

Information about the X-Conference and Paradigm Research Group is available at: www.x-conference.com and www.paradigmclock.com respectively.

Respectfully,

Stephen Bassett
Executive Director