And I thought about the just the atrocious audacity of anyone challenging his patriotism, but then urging that he be hung, and then the Department of Defense beginning an investigation of him. Remember what he and the others did? They simply said, You have a right not to obey an illegal order, which is actually one of the first principles of the Uniform Code of Military justice. that the newest recruit is taught. Now, you know, they could have gone farther. I think they did in one sentence and said, you must disobey an illegal order, which is really the way it's put to you. (37:46–37:56)
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Asserts that military personnel have the right not to obey illegal orders under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
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