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Angus King: “The candidate needs to be experienced and capable, and not have a stance that is hostile to the department or bureau…”

On the recordJanuary 12, 2025
The candidate needs to be experienced and capable, and not have a stance that is hostile to the department or bureau they would be leading.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King outlines his criteria for evaluating cabinet nominees.

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