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The conversation also raises questions about the responsibility of government leaders in releasing classified information. It is stated that the decision to declassify and disclose such sensitive files lies within the political realm, particularly the jurisdiction of the White House. A president can choose to bulk declassify documents, yet the historical reluctance to do so suggests a lack of trust not only in the government’s transparency but in its duty to its citizens. A hopeful outlook suggests that new leadership could change this dynamic, allowing for a full release that could potentially lead to national healing.