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Angus King: “I think one of the most profound books about foreign policy, which I recently reread, is 'The Guns of August.'”

On the recordMarch 20, 2017
I think one of the most profound books about foreign policy, which I recently reread, is 'The Guns of August.'
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King emphasizes the importance of understanding historical foreign policy to avoid conflict.

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