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Angus King: “I would hope that our rules of engagement can be rather clear in order to avoid the possibility of hostilities…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2016
I would hope that our rules of engagement can be rather clear in order to avoid the possibility of hostilities inadvertently escalating.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Advocates for clear rules to prevent accidental escalation of conflict.

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