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Angus King: “We do not ask the private sector to defend themselves against Russian bombs or missile attacks from North Korea.”

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
We do not ask the private sector to defend themselves against Russian bombs or missile attacks from North Korea.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Highlighting the need for government support in protecting private sector infrastructure.

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