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Angus King: “Mr. Vance, in your opening statement, you use the word independence 4 or 5 times, which I really appreciate.”

On the recordJune 4, 2026
Mr. Vance, in your opening statement, you use the word independence 4 or 5 times, which I really appreciate.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Questioning nominee on independence and integrity.

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