“What was the Russian reaction to this discovery?” “We haven’t told the Russians,” Barnes said. “You haven’t told them?” “No. We haven’t.” “But this is an incredible, unprecedented development in human history. Not just American history. Human history. Surely we should share this with all the nations of the world. This is the sort of discovery that could unite all of mankind—” “You’d have to speak to the President,” Barnes said. “I don’t know the reasoning behind it, but
Hiding contact with aliens to showcase own culture/ideas—explored in "Three Body Problem" :)
