Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s exclusive — and short! — interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) on UFO whistleblower David Grusch, slightly edited for clarity.

LISTEN: Laslo & Sen. Jeff Merkley

TRANSCRIPT: Sen. Jeff Merkley

Matt Laslo: “Random question: Have you heard of this UAP or UFO whistleblower, David Grusch?”

Jeff Merkley: “I’m not familiar.”

ML: “He’s testifying in the House tomorrow. Just curious.”

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