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Angus King: “If you don't tell your adversary that you will respond, then it is not a deterrent.”

On the recordJuly 29, 2020
If you don't tell your adversary that you will respond, then it is not a deterrent.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King stresses the need for clear communication of deterrent policies to adversaries.

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