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Angus King: “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.”

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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