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Angus King: “I think having a sole supplier creates risks for the country, not necessarily national security risks, but certainly…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2014
I think having a sole supplier creates risks for the country, not necessarily national security risks, but certainly financial risks.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King warns about the financial risks of relying on a single supplier.

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