A more significant difference is the specific goal of the two sets of meetings. According to the clarification relayed by the Pickering brothers, Source A refers to:

… a logistical "window of opportunity" to end over 60 years of denial during this "lame duck" period (of the Bush Administration) and before the next administration takes office; this helps to facilitate disclosure at this time in order to put overt contact at the forefront of future plans.

This is inconsistent with Lorant’s testimony where he describes a governmental policy of “openness” that will occur in 2009. This new policy would take place after the Presidential election, thereby making the so called lame duck period moot. Furthermore, the new “openness” policy signals an abandonment of the 50 year old official debunking policy existing since the 1953 Robertson Panel, and signals an official approach to the UFO issue that more seriously considers the available data. This contrasts with “disclosure” which suggests release of classified information dealing with the reality of extraterrestrial life or technology. In essence, Lorant describes a meeting where agreement was reached whereby a policy of openness would begin in 2009. This would initiate a process that facilitates disclosure at a later date. Source A suggests that disclosure could occur in this “window of opportunity” during the waning months of the Bush administration.

If two sets of meetings were held, it is unlikely that they would differ so markedly on such fundamental issues concerning the goals of ‘openness’ and ‘disclosure’ regarding UFOs/extraterrestrial life. Based on Lorant’s greater reliability as a witness, his version of events appear more credible than source A. This raises concern over the extent to which Source A is spinning information in a way that obfuscates core issues.

The most significant difference that points to a credibility gap between the two sources is the nature of the information concerning what was discussed at the meetings. Lorant mentions specific information that can be confirmed. For example he discusses a Report prepared by the U.S. Air Force and a branch of the National Guard, and a role played by three U.S. Senators at the meeting. He also publicly identified that the meetings he attended, were chaired by Srgjan Kerim, the President of the UN General Assembly. Lorant also identified the Vatican’s Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer to the UN, Archbishop Celestino Migliore; and Sir John Sawers, Britain’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Lorant’s information therefore appears verifiable which, when confirmed, will add greater credibility to his overall testimony.

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