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Angus King: “There is no question--we've got before us the entire intelligence community--that the Russians interfered in the…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2018
There is no question--we've got before us the entire intelligence community--that the Russians interfered in the election in 2016, they're continuing to do it, and they're a real imminent threat to our elections in a matter of eight or nine months.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King emphasizes the ongoing threat of Russian interference in U.S. elections.

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