Patty Murray: “Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders.”

“All because members of this Congress, veterans who serve this country selflessly and proudly, did nothing other than simply state the plain letter of the law. Here's what they said. Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution. I wholeheartedly agree. I'll say it myself. To the soldiers bravely serving our nation, thank you.” (00:44–00:48)

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