Borough President Vito Fossella urged for transparency and resolution, stating, "Step up to the plate and be honest and truthful with the American people, the people of Staten Island, and solve this problem once and for all." This reflects the urgency officials feel about addressing public concerns regarding the mysterious drone sightings.
Elected officials expressed frustration over constituent complaints, with Fossella saying, "we've received hundreds of complaints...most complaints have come near the Island's coastline." The statement emphasizes growing public concern around the safety and nature of the drone activities.
John Kirby, a national security adviser, commented on the drone sightings, stating, "We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat or have a foreign nexus." This highlights possible misinterpretations of the drone reports.
Federal agencies acknowledge the confusion surrounding drone sightings, noting that many reports may stem from citizens misidentifying legal aircraft, as stated by Kirby: "Much of what has been reported as drone sightings is actually people misidentifying legally-operating manned aircraft."
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