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Angus King: “We are actually liberating people to follow the American principle of self-determination and creativity and innovation.”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
We are actually liberating people to follow the American principle of self-determination and creativity and innovation.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King emphasizes the ACA's role in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation.

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