For nearly 22 years, James has served his country on active duty as well as in the Wisconsin National Guard and Army Reserves. He's trained hundreds of young soldiers as a drill sergeant, and he encourages his trainees to read and understand the Constitution.
When he testified before a Wisconsin legislative committee in favor of the Convention of States Resolution, he considered his testimony as a continuation of the oath he swore to support and defend the Constitution.
"When soldiers... complete their service, they are never absolved of this oath," he said. "I am here today to uphold that oath. To uphold the Constitution by insisting that Wisconsin proclaim that the abuses perpetrated by the federal government will no longer be tolerated."
Check out his full testimony below.
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