That Admiral should have stopped and thought about that question before answering.  His answer is misleading, if not wrong,  and shows that he himself could be a danger to the country.  The military is required to follow "lawful" orders but not required to follow "unlawful" orders.   Yes, I realize that it may be hard to know the difference but that is why high ranking officers all have staff to consult with and to arrive at a collective correct decision.

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