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Angus King: “I've always thought that we classify too much and that we really blunt the impact that we could have on international…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2022
I've always thought that we classify too much and that we really blunt the impact that we could have on international relations by not sharing, as long as we don't compromise sources and methods.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King emphasizes the importance of sharing intelligence for better international relations.

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