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On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
The most serious threat to national security right now is the U.S. Congress, and it is shocking that we cannot do this.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King criticizes Congress for being a major threat to national security due to inaction.

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