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Eugene Vindman: “Service members can be held liable if they follow illegal…”

Featuring: Eugene Vindman, Democratic | U.S. House, Virginia, District 7

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No, that is a defense we know in the World War II context with German soldiers absolutely did not work. And so our … Service members can be held liable if they follow illegal orders. … much for your perspective on all of this today. We really appreciate it. (08:38–08:44)

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Asserts that service members are expected not to follow illegal orders and can be held liable if they do.

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