We do not really think about it, but police, fire, and military, unlike almost any other job in our society, when they sign on the dotted line, they are committing to put their life on the line for us, for other people, and that is an extraordinary commitment.
Angus King: “We do not really think about it, but police, fire, and military, unlike almost any other job in our society, when they…”
On the recordDecember 18, 2022
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King emphasizes the unique commitment of police and military personnel.
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