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Angus King: “I would be joining Senator Inhofe as to who would be first in line to object to an abuse of this authority.”

On the recordMay 15, 2013
I would be joining Senator Inhofe as to who would be first in line to object to an abuse of this authority.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King emphasizes the importance of oversight on military authority.

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