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Angus King: “I just think we need to be talking to the American people about the fundamental responsibility of any government, which…”

On the recordSeptember 14, 2016
I just think we need to be talking to the American people about the fundamental responsibility of any government, which is to keep its people safe.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Emphasizing the government's duty to ensure public safety amid budget cuts.

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