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Angus King: “I understand that President Bush forbade Karl Rove from even going to National Security Council meetings, let alone…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
I understand that President Bush forbade Karl Rove from even going to National Security Council meetings, let alone being on it.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Angus King compares past presidential decisions regarding political advisers on the National Security Council.

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