I want to understand the legal basis. You swore that oath, to tell us the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and today you are refusing to do so.
Angus King: “I want to understand the legal basis. You swore that oath, to tell us the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the…”
On the recordJune 6, 2017
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Senator Angus King expresses frustration over Coats' refusal to provide answers during the hearing.
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