Rep. Chrissy Houlahan on Second Strike Video and Unlawful Orders

September 2nd Event and Video Release

• 🎯 Congresswoman Houlahan believes the public needs to see the video of the September 2nd event, stating that Washington is incapable of having a unified view.
• 💔 She described the videos as devastating, showing people clinging to the boat for their lives, contrasting with others who saw it as a "righteous killing."
• 🔍 Houlahan advocates for full committee access to all information and videos related to the event to ensure truth and transparency.

Broader Policy and "New War"

• ⚠️ Houlahan disagrees with justifying the event as a "war" in the same vein as 9/11, as Congress had no input into this administration's decision.
• ⚖️ She stated that even if justified, the act of shooting people sinking in a vessel is a textbook war crime according to international law.

Video on Unlawful Orders

• 🇺🇸 Houlahan defended a video recorded by six lawmakers stating that members of the military should not follow unlawful orders, calling it patriotic.
• 😔 She expressed deep disappointment and sadness that colleagues would label such a statement as dangerous or seditious.
• 🗣️ The video's genesis was not a single incident but a buildup of concerns over time regarding the undermining of military legal and oversight bodies and constitutionally undeclared wars.

Response to Criticism and Threats

• 🛡️ Houlahan acknowledged receiving vicious vitriol but also an overwhelmingly positive response from veterans and citizens appreciating the conversation started.
• 🎤 She highlighted the importance of restating the law and assuring service members that experienced representatives have their back.