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Angus King: “Whenever my staff tells me it's going to take a couple of years to do something--I will share this with you--I always…”

On the recordMay 10, 2023
Whenever my staff tells me it's going to take a couple of years to do something--I will share this with you--I always remind them that Eisenhower retook Europe in 11 months.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King emphasizes the need for efficiency in project timelines.

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