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Angus King: “That to me means that the work you're doing, General Kelly, in the SOUTHCOM on the high seas is not only a drug issue or…”

On the recordMarch 4, 2013
That to me means that the work you're doing, General Kelly, in the SOUTHCOM on the high seas is not only a drug issue or a criminal issue, but it's a very serious national security issue.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King emphasizes the national security implications of criminal cartels.

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