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On the recordFebruary 22, 2021
I think that is very important, because we just--as I say, we do not want the United States Capitol to be so protected that it is inaccessible to the American people.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King emphasizes the need for security without compromising public access to the Capitol.

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