Angus King said "But the basic idea is that the Guard would like to maintain and have its hand in this piece of the combat readiness." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014

But the basic idea is that the Guard would like to maintain and have its hand in this piece of the combat readiness.

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Angus King

Independent · Maine

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Senator King emphasizes the Guard's interest in maintaining combat readiness capabilities.

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