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On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
The problem is right now they may have a benign intent or a lack of malicious intent. I would put it that way. But they are building up the capability which requires that we have to be alert.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King discusses the need for vigilance despite potential benign intentions from Russia.

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