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Angus King: “One of the problems is that what we view as defensive, the other side can view as provocative.”

On the recordMarch 20, 2017
One of the problems is that what we view as defensive, the other side can view as provocative.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the perception of military actions and their potential to escalate tensions.

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