Angus King actually said...

"I would hope that our rules of engagement can be rather clear in order to avoid the possibility of hostilities inadvertently escalating."

"I think it's very important to be as clear as we can with the North Koreans about what the rules of engagement are."

"The particular issue of concern to me is the issue of ground troops. We're not going to defeat ISIL strictly from the air."

"It's unbelievably important for you gentlemen to give your unvarnished, best advice up the chain of command."