SEN. MARK KELLY (D-AZ): You can refuse illegal orders. SEN. ELISSA SLOTKIN (D-MI): You can refuse illegal orders. REP. CHRIS DELUZIO (D-PA): You must refuse illegal orders. SLOTKIN: No one has to carry out orders that violate the law... REP. CHRISSY HOULAHAN (D-PA): ... or our Constitution. REP. JASON CROW (D-CO): We know this is hard... KELLY: ... and that it's a difficult time to be a public servant. SLOTKIN: But whether you're serving in the CIA... CROW: ... in the Army... DELUZIO: ... or Navy... HOULAHAN: ... the Air Force... KELLY: ... your vigilance is critical. SLOTKIN: And know that we have your back. CROW: Because now, more than ever... HOULAHAN: The American people need you. SLOTKIN: We need you to stand up for our laws... DELUZIO: ... our Constitution... KELLY: And who we are as Americans. Don't give up. DELUZIO: Don't give up. CROW: Don't give up. SLOTKIN: Don't give up the ship.
Commentary:
"Just following orders". The three most dangerous words throughout history.
