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On the recordJune 19, 2018
What bothers me in your statement is the word 'offered'. The ones who are not asking for it may be the ones who need it.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King expresses concern about the availability of security services for those who need them.

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