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Angus King: “I was disappointed in the president's speech last night because he's still in campaign mode, talking strictly to his…”

On the recordApril 29, 2017
I was disappointed in the president's speech last night because he's still in campaign mode, talking strictly to his people.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Angus King expresses disappointment in President Trump's speech for not addressing a broader audience.

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