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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
I hope you'll remember this moment and, even if it's the President of the United States, say, 'Mr. President, I have to respectfully disagree.'
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Encouraging open disagreement in high-level discussions for better decision-making.

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