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Angus King: “I think a United States senator asking for what's going on…”

Featuring: Angus King, Independent | U.S. Senate Maine

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Senator Angus King and Portland Mayor Mark Dion address ICE activity in Maine

Published | Video Starts at 20:36

… far, the chairs of the committees, there have been some hearings, but I don't believe sufficient. And, you know, I think, I'm not wrapping myself in a cloak here, but I think a United States senator asking for what's going on in his state is a reasonable request that should be honored by the federal agency. That's, that's, you know, I'm on the board of directors, if you will, and I don't understand why it should be so difficult. (20:36–20:44)

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Asserts that it is reasonable for a U.S. senator to request information from a federal agency about state matters.

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