Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

September 13, 2000

Medea Benjamin
Candidate for the Senate in California
The Green Party

 Dear Ms. Benjamin:

A town hall meeting of some importance, the first of its kind, is being sponsored by X-PPAC.  You are cordially invited to address this meeting and answer questions from the public.  Seven leading presidential candidates and two California Senate candidates, will also receive this invitation.  Here are the particulars:

Subject:  Politics of UFOs: Implications of growing evidence for a government cover-up of an extraterrestrial presence in our world, now.  (The issue is in play, i.e., Gov. Bush’s response to a question on CNN.)
Sub-themes:  Secrecy Reform and Intelligence Agencies Abuse
Sponsor:  X-PPAC
Co-sponsors:  Numerous co-sponsors to be announced shortly
Date:   Either October 2,3,5,6,7,11, or 13 (depending upon candidate availability)
Time:   7 pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Santa Clara Convention Center at Great America - Santa Clara, CA
Admission:  Free
Audience Size:  Between 500 and 600
Constituency: Approximately 100 million citizens.  80% of the public believes there is other intelligent life in the universe;  50+% believes such life forms are visiting earth, now; 50+% believes this fact is being hidden from them by their government.  (numerous polls)
Advance PR:    A national media release from X-PPAC and numerous co-sponsors over a period of ten days and covering radio, print, television and internet media.  Total saturation.
Broadcast: Live Internet “netcast” on several websites – voice and video
                    National radio broadcast on 500 stations
                   C-SPAN, Cable and Network coverage at their discretion
Structure:     Elevated podium with microphones in the audience for questions.   Candidates would not be asked to appear on stage together - no debating.  A panel Q&A would be held at the end with participation optional for candidates.  Live music before and after for audience control and during any breaks.   Speakers other than the candidates would make brief presentations.
Security:     Ushers and informal security staff will be provided for audience control.  Candidates would provide additional security as they see fit.

While controversial, this is an issue of enormous significance.   Please let us know if you wish to participate.

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

X-PPAC
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 sE-mail: [email protected] s URL: www.X-PPAC.org s 301-564-1820 s FAX:564-4066

Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

September 13, 2000

Harry Browne
Candidate for the Office of President
Libertarian for President Committee
3509 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 2000
Washington, DC 20008-2470

 Dear Mr. Browne:

A town hall meeting of some importance, the first of its kind, is being sponsored by X-PPAC.  You are cordially invited to address this meeting and answer questions from the public.  Seven leading presidential candidates and two California Senate candidates, will also receive this invitation.  Here are the particulars:

Subject:  Politics of UFOs: Implications of growing evidence for a government cover-up of an extraterrestrial presence in our world, now.  (The issue is in play, i.e., Gov. Bush’s response to a question on CNN.)
Sub-themes:  Secrecy Reform and Intelligence Agencies Abuse
Sponsor:  X-PPAC
Co-sponsors:  Numerous co-sponsors to be announced shortly
Date:   Either October 2,3,5,6,7,11, or 13 (depending upon candidate availability)
Time:   7 pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Santa Clara Convention Center at Great America - Santa Clara, CA
Admission:  Free
Audience Size:  Between 500 and 600
Constituency: Approximately 100 million citizens.  80% of the public believes there is other intelligent life in the universe;  50+% believes such life forms are visiting earth, now; 50+% believes this fact is being hidden from them by their government.  (numerous polls)
Advance PR:    A national media release from X-PPAC and numerous co-sponsors over a period of ten days and covering radio, print, television and internet media.  Total saturation.
Broadcast: Live Internet “netcast” on several websites – voice and video
                     National radio broadcast on 500 stations
                     C-SPAN, Cable and Network coverage at their discretion
Structure:     Elevated podium with microphones in the audience for questions.   Candidates would not be asked to appear on stage together - no debating.  A panel Q&A would be held at the end with participation optional for candidates.  Live music before and after for audience control and during any breaks.   Speakers other than the candidates would make brief presentations.
Security:     Ushers and informal security staff will be provided for audience control.  Candidates would provide additional security as they see fit.

While controversial, this is an issue of enormous significance.   Please let us know if you or your running mate wish to participate.

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

X-PPAC
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 sE-mail: [email protected] s URL: www.X-PPAC.org s 301-564-1820 s FAX:564-4066

Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

September 13, 2000

Patrick Buchanan
Candidate for the Office of President
Buchanan Reform
P.O. Box 1919
Merrifield, VA 22116-1919 

Dear Mr. Buchanan: 

A town hall meeting of some importance, the first of its kind, is being sponsored by X-PPAC.  You are cordially invited to address this meeting and answer questions from the public.  Seven leading presidential candidates and two California Senate candidates, will also receive this invitation.  Here are the particulars: 

Subject: Politics of UFOs: Implications of growing evidence for a government cover-up of an extraterrestrial presence in our world, now.  (The issue is in play, i.e., Gov. Bush’s response to a question on CNN.)
Sub-themes:  Secrecy Reform and Intelligence Agencies Abuse
Sponsor:  X-PPAC
Co-sponsors:  Numerous co-sponsors to be announced shortly
Date:   Either October 2,3,5,6,7,11, or 13 (depending upon candidate availability)
Time:   7 pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Santa Clara Convention Center at Great America - Santa Clara, CA
Admission:  Free
Audience Size:  Between 500 and 600
Constituency:  Approximately 100 million citizens.  80% of the public believes there is other intelligent life in the universe;  50+% believes such life forms are visiting earth, now; 50+% believes this fact is being hidden from them by their government.  (numerous polls)
Advance PR:    A national media release from X-PPAC and numerous co-sponsors over a period of ten days and covering radio, print, television and internet media.  Total saturation.
Broadcast:   Live Internet “netcast” on several websites – voice and video
                      National radio broadcast on 500 stations
                      C-SPAN, Cable and Network coverage at their discretion
Structure:  Elevated podium with microphones in the audience for questions.  Candidates would not be asked to appear on stage together - no debating.  A panel Q&A would be held at the end with participation optional for candidates.  Live music before and after for audience control and during any breaks.   Speakers other than the candidates would make brief presentations.
Security:    Ushers and informal security staff will be provided for audience control.  Candidates would provide additional security as they see fit. 

While controversial, this is an issue of enormous significance.   Please let us know if you or Ms. Foster can participate. 

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

X-PPAC
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 sE-mail: [email protected] s URL: www.X-PPAC.org s 301-564-1820 s FAX:564-4066

Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

September 13, 2000

Hon. George W. Bush
Candidate for the Office of President
Bush-Cheney 2000
P.O. Box 1902
Austin, Texas 78767

Dear Gov. Bush:

A town hall meeting of some importance, the first of its kind, is being sponsored by X-PPAC.  You are cordially invited to address this meeting and answer questions from the public.  Seven leading presidential candidates and two California Senate candidates, will also receive this invitation.  Here are the particulars:

Subject:  Politics of UFOs: Implications of growing evidence for a government cover-up of an extraterrestrial presence in our world, now.  (The issue is in play, i.e., your response to a question on CNN.)
Sub-themes:  Secrecy Reform and Intelligence Agencies Abuse
Sponsor:  X-PPAC
Co-sponsors:  Numerous co-sponsors to be announced shortly
Date:   Either October 2,3,5,6,7,11, or 13 (depending upon candidate availability)
Time:  7 pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Santa Clara Convention Center at Great America - Santa Clara, CA
Admission:  Free
Audience Size:  Between 500 and 600
Constituency: Approximately 100 million citizens.  80% of the public believes there is other intelligent life in the universe;  50+% believes such life forms are visiting earth, now; 50+% believes this fact is being hidden from them by their government.  (numerous polls)
Advance PR:    A national media release from X-PPAC and numerous co-sponsors over a period of ten days and covering radio, print, television and internet media.  Total saturation.
Broadcast:  Live Internet “netcast” on several websites – voice and video
                      National radio broadcast on 500 stations
                    C-SPAN, Cable and Network coverage at their discretion
Structure:  Elevated podium with microphones in the audience for questions.  Candidates would not be asked to appear on stage together - no debating.  A panel Q&A would be held at the end with participation optional for candidates.  Live music before and after for audience control and during any breaks.   Speakers other than the candidates would make brief presentations.
Security:     Ushers and informal security staff will be provided for audience control.  Candidates would provide additional security as they see fit.

While controversial, this is an issue of enormous significance.   Please let us know if you or Mr. Cheney wish to participate.

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

X-PPAC
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 sE-mail: [email protected] s URL: www.X-PPAC.org s 301-564-1820 s FAX:564-4066

Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

September 13, 2000

Tom Campbell
Candidate for the U.S. Senate
Campbell for Senate
2205 Bascom Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008

Dear Mr. Campbell:

A town hall meeting of some importance, the first of its kind, is being sponsored by X-PPAC.  You are cordially invited to address this meeting and answer questions from the public.  Seven leading presidential candidates and two California Senate candidates, will also receive this invitation.  Here are the particulars:

Subject:        Politics of UFOs: Implications of growing evidence for a government cover-up of an extraterrestrial presence in our world, now.  (The issue is in play, i.e., Gov. Bush’s response to a question on CNN.)
Sub-themes:  Secrecy Reform and Intelligence Agencies Abuse
Sponsor:  X-PPAC
Co-sponsors:  Numerous co-sponsors to be announced shortly
Date:   Either October 2,3,5,6,7,11, or 13 (depending upon candidate availability)
Time:   7 pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Santa Clara Convention Center at Great America - Santa Clara, CA
Admission:  Free
Audience Size:  Between 500 and 600
Constituency: Approximately 100 million citizens.  80% of the public believes there is other intelligent life in the universe;  50+% believes such life forms are visiting earth, now; 50+% believes this fact is being hidden from them by their government.  (numerous polls)
Advance PR:    A national media release from X-PPAC and numerous co-sponsors over a period of ten days and covering radio, print, television and internet media.  Total saturation.
Broadcast: Live Internet “netcast” on several websites – voice and video
                     National radio broadcast on 500 stations
                   C-SPAN, Cable and Network coverage at their discretion
Structure:     Elevated podium with microphones in the audience for questions.   Candidates would not be asked to appear on stage together - no debating.  A panel Q&A would be held at the end with participation optional for candidates.  Live music before and after for audience control and during any breaks.   Speakers other than the candidates would make brief presentations.
Security:  Ushers and informal security staff will be provided for audience control.  Candidates would provide additional security as they see fit.

While controversial, this is an issue of enormous significance.   Please let us know if you wish participate.

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

X-PPAC
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 sE-mail: [email protected] s URL: www.X-PPAC.org s 301-564-1820 s FAX:564-4066

Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

September 13, 2000

Hon. Dianne Feinstein
Candidate for the U.S. Senate
Democratic Party
10350 Santa Monica Blvd., #250
Los Angeles, CA 90025 

Dear Senator Feinstein: 

A town hall meeting of some importance, the first of its kind, is being sponsored by X-PPAC.  You are cordially invited to address this meeting and answer questions from the public.  Seven leading presidential candidates and two California Senate candidates, will also receive this invitation.  Here are the particulars: 

Subject: Politics of UFOs: Implications of growing evidence for a government cover-up of an extraterrestrial presence in our world, now.  (The issue is in play, i.e., Gov. Bush’s response to a question on CNN.)
Sub-themes:  Secrecy Reform and Intelligence Agencies Abuse
Sponsor:  X-PPAC
Co-sponsors:  Numerous co-sponsors to be announced shortly
Date:   Either October 2,3,5,6,7,11, or 13 (depending upon candidate availability)
Time:   7 pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Santa Clara Convention Center at Great America - Santa Clara, CA
Admission:  Free
Audience Size:  Between 500 and 600
Constituency: Approximately 100 million citizens.  80% of the public believes there is other intelligent life in the universe;  50+% believes such life forms are visiting earth, now; 50+% believes this fact is being hidden from them by their government.  (numerous polls)
Advance PR:    A national media release from X-PPAC and numerous co-sponsors over a period of ten days and covering radio, print, television and internet media.  Total saturation.
Broadcast:  Live Internet “netcast” on several websites – voice and video
                     National radio broadcast on 500 stations
                      C-SPAN, Cable and Network coverage at their discretion
Structure:  Structure:  Elevated podium with microphones in the audience for questions.   Candidates would not be asked to appear on stage together - no debating.  A panel Q&A would be held at the end with participation optional for candidates.  Live music before and after for audience control and during any breaks.  Speakers other than the candidates would make brief presentations.
Security:     Ushers and informal security staff will be provided for audience control.  Candidates would provide additional security as they see fit. 

While controversial, this is an issue of enormous significance.   Please let us know if you wish participate. 

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

X-PPAC
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 sE-mail: [email protected] s URL: www.X-PPAC.org s 301-564-1820 s FAX:564-4066

Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

September 13, 2000

Hon. Albert Gore
Candidate for the Office of President
Democratic Party
601 Mainstream Drive
Nashville, TN 37228 

Dear Mr. Vice President: 

A town hall meeting of some importance, the first of its kind, is being sponsored by X-PPAC.  You are cordially invited to address this meeting and answer questions from the public.  Seven leading presidential candidates and two California Senate candidates, will also receive this invitation.  Here are the particulars: 

Subject: Politics of UFOs: Implications of growing evidence for a government  cover-up of an extraterrestrial presence in our world, now.  (The issue is in play, i.e., Gov. Bush’s response to a question on CNN.)
Sub-themes:  Secrecy Reform and Intelligence Agencies Abuse
Sponsor:  X-PPAC
Co-sponsors:  Numerous co-sponsors to be announced shortly
Date:   Either October 2,3,5,6,7,11, or 13 (depending upon candidate availability)
Time:   7 pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Santa Clara Convention Center at Great America - Santa Clara, CA
Admission:  Free
Audience Size:  Between 500 and 600
Constituency:  Approximately 100 million citizens.  80% of the public believes there is other intelligent life in the universe;  50+% believes such life forms are visiting earth, now; 50+% believes this fact is being hidden from them by their government.  (numerous polls)
Advance PR:    A national media release from X-PPAC and numerous co-sponsors over a period of ten days and covering radio, print, television and internet media.  Total saturation.
Broadcast:   Live Internet “netcast” on several websites – voice and video
                       National radio broadcast on 500 stations
                     C-SPAN, Cable and Network coverage at their discretion
Structure:  Structure:   Elevated podium with microphones in the audience for questions.  Candidates would not be asked to appear on stage together - no debating.  A panel Q&A would be held at the end with participation optional for candidates.  Live music before and after for audience control and during any breaks.  Speakers other than the candidates would make brief presentations.
Security:    Ushers and informal security staff will be provided for audience control.  Candidates would provide additional security as they see fit.

While controversial, this is an issue of enormous significance.   Please let me know if you or Senator Lieberman wish to participate. 

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

X-PPAC
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 sE-mail: [email protected] s URL: www.X-PPAC.org s 301-564-1820 s FAX:564-4066

Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

September 13, 2000

John Hagelin
Candidate for the Office of President
The Natural Law Party of the U.S.A.
P.O. Box 1900
Fairfield, Iowa 52556

Dear Mr. Hagelin:

A town hall meeting of some importance, the first of its kind, is being sponsored by X-PPAC.  You are cordially invited to address this meeting and answer questions from the public.  Seven leading presidential candidates and two California Senate candidates, will also receive this invitation.  Here are the particulars:

Subject:    Politics of UFOs: Implications of growing evidence for a government cover-up of an extraterrestrial presence in our world, now.  (The issue is in play, i.e., Gov. Bush’s response to a question on CNN.)
Sub-themes:  Secrecy Reform and Intelligence Agencies Abuse
Sponsor:  X-PPAC
Co-sponsors:  Numerous co-sponsors to be announced shortly
Date:   Either October 2,3,5,6,7,11, or 13 (depending upon candidate availability)
Time:   7 pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Santa Clara Convention Center at Great America - Santa Clara, CA
Admission:  Free
Audience Size:  Between 500 and 600
Constituency: Approximately 100 million citizens.  80% of the public believes there is other intelligent life in the universe;  50+% believes such life forms are visiting earth, now; 50+% believes this fact is being hidden from them by their government.  (numerous polls)
Advance PR:    A national media release from X-PPAC and numerous co-sponsors over a period of ten days and covering radio, print, television and internet media.  Total saturation.
Broadcast:  Live Internet “netcast” on several websites – voice and video
                      National radio broadcast on 500 stations
                      C-SPAN, Cable and Network coverage at their discretion
Structure:     Elevated podium with microphones in the audience for questions.   Candidates would not be asked to appear on stage together - no debating.  A panel Q&A would be held at the end with participation optional for candidates.  Live music before and after for audience control and during any breaks.   Speakers other than the candidates would make brief presentations.
Security:     Ushers and informal security staff will be provided for audience control.  Candidates would provide additional security as they see fit. 

While controversial, this is an issue of enormous significance.   Please let us know if you or Mr. Goldhaber can participate. 

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

X-PPAC
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 sE-mail: [email protected] s URL: www.X-PPAC.org s 301-564-1820 s FAX:564-4066

Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

September 13, 2000

Ralph Nader
Candidate for the Office of President
Nader 2000 General Committee
P.O. Box 18002
Washington, DC 20036

 Dear Mr. Nader:

A town hall meeting of some importance, the first of its kind, is being sponsored by X-PPAC.  You are cordially invited to address this meeting and answer questions from the public.  Seven leading presidential candidates and two California Senate candidates, will also receive this invitation.  Here are the particulars:

Subject:  Politics of UFOs: Implications of growing evidence for a government cover-up of an extraterrestrial presence in our world, now.  (The issue is in play, i.e., Gov. Bush’s response to a question on CNN.)
Sub-themes:  Secrecy Reform and Intelligence Agencies Abuse
Sponsor:  X-PPAC
Co-sponsors:  Numerous co-sponsors to be announced shortly
Date:   Either October 2,3,5,6,7,11, or 13 (depending upon candidate availability)
Time:   7 pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Santa Clara Convention Center at Great America - Santa Clara, California
Admission:  Free
Audience Size:  Between 500 and 600
Constituency: Approximately 100 million citizens.  80% of the public believes there is other intelligent life in the universe;  50+% believes such life forms are visiting earth, now; 50+% believes this fact is being hidden from them by their government.  (numerous polls)
Advance PR:    A national media release from X-PPAC and numerous co-sponsors over a period of ten days and covering radio, print, television and internet media.  Total saturation.
Broadcast:  Live Internet “netcast” on several websites – voice and video
                       National radio broadcast on 500 stations
                     C-SPAN, Cable and Network coverage at their discretion
Structure:     Elevated podium with microphones in the audience for questions.   Candidates would not be asked to appear on stage together - no debating.  A panel Q&A would be held at the end with participation optional for candidates.  Live music before and after for audience control and during any breaks.   Speakers other than the candidates would make brief presentations.
Security:  Ushers and informal security staff will be provided for audience
                 control.  Candidates would provide additional security as they see fit.

While controversial, this is an issue of enormous significance.   Please let us know if you or Ms. LaDuke wish to participate.

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

X-PPAC
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 sE-mail: [email protected] s URL: www.X-PPAC.org s 301-564-1820 s FAX:564-4066

Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

September 13, 2000

Howard Phillips
Candidate for the Office of President
Constitution Party
450 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, VA  22180 

Dear Mr. Phillips: 

A town hall meeting of some importance, the first of its kind, is being sponsored by X-PPAC.  You are cordially invited to address this meeting and answer questions from the public.  Seven leading presidential candidates and two California Senate candidates, will also receive this invitation.  Here are the particulars: 

Subject:  Politics of UFOs: Implications of growing evidence for a government cover-up of an extraterrestrial presence in our world, now.  (The issue is in play, i.e., Gov. Bush’s response to a question on CNN.)
Sub-themes:  Secrecy Reform and Intelligence Agencies Abuse
Sponsor:  X-PPAC
Co-sponsors:  Numerous co-sponsors to be announced shortly
Date:   Either October 2,3,5,6,7,11, or 13 (depending upon candidate availability)
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Santa Clara Convention Center at Great America - Santa Clara, CA
Admission:  Free
Audience Size:  Between 500 and 600
Constituency:  Approximately 100 million citizens.  80% of the public believes there is other intelligent life in the universe;  50+% believes such life forms are visiting earth, now; 50+% believes this fact is being hidden from them by their government.  (numerous polls)
Advance PR:    A national media release from X-PPAC and numerous co-sponsors over a period of ten days and covering radio, print, television and internet media.  Total saturation.
Broadcast:  Live Internet “netcast” on several websites – voice and video
                      National radio broadcast on 500 stations
                     C-SPAN, Cable and Network coverage at their discretion
Structure:  Structure: Elevated podium with microphones in the audience for questions.  Candidates would not be asked to appear on stage together - no debating.  A panel Q&A would be held at the end with participation optional for candidates.  Live music before and after for audience control and during any breaks.  Speakers other than the candidates would make brief presentations.
Security:    Ushers and informal security staff will be provided for audience control.  Candidates would provide additional security as they see fit. 

While controversial, this is an issue of enormous significance.   Please let us know if you can participate. 

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

X-PPAC
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 sE-mail: [email protected] s URL: www.X-PPAC.org s 301-564-1820 s FAX:564-4066