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Angus King: “I commend you for taking this command and look forward to working with you on it.”

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
I commend you for taking this command and look forward to working with you on it.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Expresses support for General Votel's leadership in military operations.

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