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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, chaired a significant Task Force meeting on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, focusing on the recently declassified JFK Files. The hearing highlighted the release of over 80,000 pages of documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Rep. Luna criticized previous government efforts to prevent public access to these files while asserting the importance of transparency.

In her prepared remarks, Luna reflected on the historical impact of Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963. She noted that the release of these documents offers a rare opportunity to reassess the events of that pivotal day, emphasizing the responsibility of presenting the facts to the American public. "What has been alarming to me is the amount of stonewalling the federal government put forward to hide this information from the American people," she stated.

Luna also indicated that the investigation had uncovered discrepancies in the narrative presented by the Warren Commission. "There are sincere concerns and discrepancies regarding the Warren Commission pushing forward a narrative without all the facts and according to testimony of various witness, omitting evidence," she commented, stressing that truth and transparency are essential for public trust.

Aware of the investigation's broader implications, Luna stated, "It is not our objective to reopen old wounds, but to ensure that what happened to JFK can never again happen in U.S. history." She underscored the courage of experts testifying at the hearing, whose contributions she believes are invaluable in assembling a clearer picture of historical events that have remained partly concealed.

Rep. Luna encouraged an open-minded approach to the proceedings, emphasizing the American people's right to truthful information and the government’s duty to provide it. Concluding her remarks, she urged for a mindset that prioritizes learning from history to safeguard transparency and justice. "The American people have waited long enough. They deserve answers, not obfuscation," Luna concluded, calling for a commitment to transparency in governance.