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Angus King: “I almost objected, not because of any reservations about General Nicholson, but about my extreme admiration for you.”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2016
I almost objected, not because of any reservations about General Nicholson, but about my extreme admiration for you.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King praises General Campbell while discussing a nomination.

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