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Text SIGN PVDVSY to 50409 — I am writing today with a simple and urgent request: every member of Congress, regardless of party, must publicly affirm a principle that is foundational to military discipline, American law, and the Constitution—U.S. service members must refuse illegal orders. This rule is not partisan. It is not new. It is not controversial in any professional military context. It is the law. Last week, several veterans now serving in Congress released a short video reminding service members of their oath and this long-standing legal requirement. Senator Mark Kelly—retired Navy captain, combat veteran, and former astronaut—participated in that message. His statement merely repeated what is written plainly in the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the Army Field Manual: following unlawful orders is not a defense, and troops are expected to refuse them. Despite this, the Pentagon announced it is “investigating” Sen. Kelly, citing the ability to recall retired service members for disciplinary action. It is extraordinary for the Department of Defense to target a sitting senator over a lawful, accurate statement of military obligations. Constitutional scholars across the political spectrum have already warned that using military recall authority in this way risks violating the separation of powers and legislative independence. Meanwhile, the President escalated the rhetoric by accusing the lawmakers of “sedition” and reposting calls for them to be put to death. These comments were so concerning that congressional leaders contacted law enforcement to ensure members’ safety. Regardless of party, this is not the direction our country should go. Sen. Kelly responded by reaffirming his lifetime of service and stating that he would not be intimidated from doing his duty. His message was not about politics—it was about the rule of law. That is why Congress must step forward now. If only one or two members defend the principle that illegal orders must be refused, they become isolated targets. But if Republicans and Democrats alike make the same statement, it becomes what it truly is: a shared commitment to lawful military conduct and constitutional government. This is not about opposing any President. It is not about second-guessing policy. It is about ensuring that our military—as an institution—remains grounded in legality, order, and discipline. Every member of the armed forces, from the newest recruit to the highest-ranking officer, benefits from clear expectations and a united message from civilian leadership. When future crises come—and they always do—the stability of our country will depend on Congress speaking with one voice on this basic point: American service members must obey lawful orders, and they must refuse unlawful ones. Supporting them in that duty is not partisan—it is patriotic. I urge you to join your colleagues in affirming this essential principle publicly and without hesitation.

Text SIGN PTHQVH to 50409 — I am writing with deep concern about the escalating confusion, contradictions, and apparent factional infighting inside the administration regarding the so-called “peace plan” for Ukraine — a plan whose authorship senior officials cannot agree upon, and one that appears to have been drafted in part by a sanctioned Russian banker. Over the past week, Americans have watched our foreign policy collapse into open chaos. First, journalists at Axios revealed a 28-point “peace plan” that read like a Russian wish list. Then foreign-policy expert Anne Applebaum publicly asked whether the administration was actually disputing whether the plan was written by Americans or Russians. Within hours, multiple senators confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had told them in Halifax that the proposal was not a U.S. plan — that it was a Russian document merely “received” by the U.S. But shortly after those statements became public, the State Department called the senators’ account “blatantly false,” and Rubio reversed himself and claimed the U.S. wrote the plan. These reversals are not normal. They are dangerous. As Anton La Guardia of The Economist put it: “If for a moment you thought the grown-ups were back in charge, think again. We’re still in the circus.” We now know, via Reuters, that this plan emerged from a meeting in Miami between Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Kirill Dmitriev — a sanctioned Russian wealth-fund chief. Senior officials at the State Department and National Security Council were not briefed. At the same time, credible reporting suggests that Vice President J.D. Vance is running a parallel foreign-policy track without Rubio’s knowledge. Foreign nations are now being forced to negotiate with rival factions inside the U.S. government — some of which are reportedly coordinating with foreign powers. This is not only embarrassing; it is a profound national-security risk. Congress must act. A coerced Ukrainian “peace” agreement would not be peace at all. Vladimir Putin has violated every agreement he has ever signed — including the Budapest Memorandum, the Minsk accords, cease-fire deals, and every subsequent understanding meant to limit Russia’s hunger for land. Russia is openly rejecting any plan that does not destroy Ukrainian statehood and weaken NATO. Concessions from Ukraine are not “progress”; they are incentives for further aggression. To maintain U.S. credibility and global stability, I urge you to: 1. Reject any plan drafted with Russian participation or private financial interests. 2. Assert congressional oversight over Ukraine policy immediately. 3. Reaffirm that the United States supports Ukraine’s autonomy, territorial integrity, and the right to choose its alliances without coercion. 4. Oppose any attempt to force Ukraine into surrender under threats of withheld weapons or intelligence. America must not reward Putin’s violations or pressure a democratic ally into capitulation. Congress must reassert clarity, unity, and moral leadership.

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