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Mark Kelly: “I was taught about this in like Naval science class at the…”

Featuring: Mark Kelly, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Arizona

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Published | Video Starts at 22:13

I mean, it's on a plaque, you know, at West Point, when the law and orders are in conflict, you follow the law. It's something we're all taught. You know, I was taught about this in like Naval science class at the US Merchant Marine Academy. Some people are reminded of this, depending on what kind of unit you are in, you're reminded of it frequently, but not everybody. It was a very simple message. (22:13–22:19)

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