No gain in truth, let's just lie. Yeah, I think my government says the same things about UFOs. It's working out really well, for the past 80 years. We should have the truth so we can be abreast of what is possible in this world. For example, if actual engineers knew that Mach 10 UFOs existed, they'd probably be working on next-generation propulsion systems. And as for the lab leak, those in biological research would be a little bit more careful. How do you avoid mistakes if you are unaware one ever occurred? A lab leak that killed millions and changed years of our lives is not a white lie! It's egregious that you are willing to sacrifice truth for a diplomatic pin cushion.