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Democrats tell US Armed Forces their oath is to the ConstitutionSource: Elissa Slotkin

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00:00I'm Senator Alyssa Slotkin.

00:02I'm Senator Mark Kelly.

00:03Representative Chris Deluzio.

00:05Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

00:06Representative Chrissy Houlihan.

00:08Congressman Jason Crowe.

00:09I was a Captain in the United States Navy.

00:11Former CIA Officer.

00:13Former Navy.

00:13Former Paratrooper and Army Ranger.

00:15Former Intelligence Officer.

00:17Former Air Force.

00:18We want to speak directly to members of the military

00:20and the intelligence community

00:22who take risks each day

00:23to keep Americans safe.

00:24We know you are under enormous stress and pressure right now.

00:27Americans trust their military.

00:29But that trust is at risk.

00:31This administration is pitting our uniformed military

00:34and intelligence community professionals

00:36against American citizens.

00:37Like us, you all swore an oath

00:39to protect and defend this Constitution.

00:42Right now, the threats to our Constitution

00:44aren't just coming from abroad,

00:45but from right here at home.

00:46Our laws are clear.

00:48You can refuse illegal orders.

00:50You can refuse illegal orders.

00:52You must refuse illegal orders.

00:55No one has to carry out orders that violate the law

00:58or our Constitution.

00:59We know this is hard.

01:00And that it's a difficult time to be a public servant.

01:03But whether you're serving in the CIA,

01:04the Army,

01:05our Navy,

01:06the Air Force,

01:06your vigilance is critical.

01:08And know that we have your back.

01:10Because now, more than ever,

01:12the American people need you.

01:14We need you to stand up for our laws,

01:16our Constitution,

01:17and who we are as Americans.

01:19Don't give up.

01:20Don't give up.

01:21Don't give up.

01:22Don't give up the ship.

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