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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
We tend to focus around here on problems. That's what we talk about. That's our job. But my sense is that Secretary Kerry and what happened last weekend was a big deal, and the avoidance of what could have been a disastrous situation.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Highlights the importance of recent diplomatic efforts to avoid disaster.

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