At the 2006 VFP National Convention in Seattle, with this link taking you to VFP Chapter 125’s page of pics, video and speech text.
Video was taken with a digital camera by VFP Greater Atlanta Chp. 125 member, Debbie Clark
VIDEO OF LT WATADA’S SPEECH, link for download.
FULL TEXT OF 1LT EHREN WATADA’S SPEECH AT THE VFP CONVENTION IN SEATTLE, AUGUST 12, 2006, Can Be Found HERE
Lt. Watada’s Mother: My Son Needs Your Support
Carolyn Ho, mother of conscientious objector Lt. Ehren Watada, asks for support during her son’s pre-trial hearing on Aug 17 and 18. “Whether or not he is permitted to submit evidence supporting his refusal to deploy and his first amendment rights remains to be seen,” she says. “Nevertheless, the military must know that the world is watching and that justice must be served.”