- "In July, 1947, I was stationed at the Roswell Army Air Base in Roswell, New Mexico, serving as the base Public Information Officer."
- "I was aware that someone had reported the remains of a downed vehicle by midmorning after my return to duty at the base on Monday, July 7."
- "Samples of wreckage were passed around the table. It was unlike any material I had or have ever seen in my life."

