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On the recordApril 24, 2017
One of the things that really concerns me about the situation that we are in now, which is one of the most dangerous I can remember in my adult life, is accidental escalation, misperception.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King highlights fears of misperception leading to dangerous escalation.

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