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Angus King: “Should we not also be talking about a much more vigorous, strong, focused information war with this Islamic terrorist…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
Should we not also be talking about a much more vigorous, strong, focused information war with this Islamic terrorist faction that is so dangerous?
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King emphasizes the need for a stronger information strategy against Islamic terrorism.

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