Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 10, 2015
It would be ironic and dangerous, it seems to me, to be following the opposite course.
Said by
Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King warns against reducing military capabilities while adversaries are increasing theirs.

Share

More from Angus King

Aug 6, 2026

This proposed rule would weaken longstanding civil service protections that promote merit-based employment, due process and the recruitment and retention of skilled workers.

king.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

We write regarding the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and mounting evidence that conditions aboard the carrier have deteriorated to the point that the safety and wellbeing of its crew could be compromised.

king.senate.gov
Jul 28, 2026

Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution makes it clear that the oversight and administration of elections is left to the states; recent remarks and proposals from the White House seem to threaten the firewall our founders made a priority…

king.senate.gov
Aug 6, 2026

We are concerned this will increase attrition in the critical and experienced workforce that keeps our submarine fleet ready.

king.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation