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On the recordMarch 8, 2017
Do you believe that we should at least consider, subject to the approval of the people of Iceland, some reconstitution of our capacity there?
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King suggests reconsidering U.S. military presence in Iceland due to strategic importance.

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