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Senator Alyssa Slotkin, Senator Mark Kelly, Representative Chris DeLuzio, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, Representative Chrissy Houlihan, and Congressman Jason Crow spoke directly to members of the military and the intelligence community. They emphasized that those who take risks daily to keep Americans safe are under enormous stress and pressure, and that Americans’ trust in the military is at risk. They asserted that the current administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens.
They reminded listeners that those who swore an oath to protect and defend the constitution must recognize that threats to the Constitution are not only abroad but also at home. They underscored that laws are clear: you can refuse illegal orders, you must refuse illegal orders, and no one has to carry out orders that violate the law or the constitution. They acknowledged the difficulty of public service but emphasized that vigilance is critical whether one is serving in the CIA, the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, or another branch.
The speakers stated that the nation’s guardians—whether in the CIA, the Army, the Navy, or the Air Force—have the duty to stand up for the laws and for the Constitution and for who Americans are. They affirmed that they will back the service members and intelligence professionals, reinforcing that now more than ever the American people need them to stand up for our laws and for the Constitution. They urged not to give up, to stay true to their oaths, and to remember: don’t give up, don’t give up the ship.