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On the recordJuly 16, 2026
I know him from working with him in the Senate before he became secretary. I have no reason to think that he's not telling me the truth. But my motto, as with Ronald Reagan, is trust but verify.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Editor's note · Context

Expressing trust in Secretary Mullen while emphasizing verification.

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