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Angus King: “I would argue, taking off from that point, is that the development of the new standoff cruise missile isn't new.”

On the recordJanuary 26, 2016
I would argue, taking off from that point, is that the development of the new standoff cruise missile isn't new.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King discusses the relevance of new missile developments in current military strategy.

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